Veterinary Career Center

Emancipet is seeking full time Veterinarians in Austin, Houston, and Philadelphia.

More than a career, it’s a movement. Emancipet is a rapidly growing non-profit veterinary care organization with a mission to make veterinary care affordable and accessible for EVERYONE. Inaccessibility of veterinary care has deep and tangled roots in other complex social problems like poverty, racism, and economic inequality. But we’re working to change that. Our clinics have the power to transform communities into places where no one ever has to forego veterinary care for their pets because the cost is out of reach. 

For over 20 years we’ve been building up a national network of low-cost veterinary clinics, strategically located in underserved communities. And the coolest part? Our work is now transforming into an access to veterinary care movement that’s gaining national traction and creating partnerships between Emancipet and folks like PetSmart Charities.

Let’s talk about what makes this role special!

• Competitive salary? Check! $125,000 - $150,000 dependent on experience

• Focus on your patients… not paperwork. Our secret sauce? We’ve got an entire national office full of support teams like finance, HR, marketing, a contact center and more in place so that our Veterinarians and clinic teams can focus on the pets and people in front of them.

• Supporting your financial wellbeing is a must. Have you heard of Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSFL)? If you are employed by a U.S. federal, state, local, or tribal government or not-for-profit organization (like Emancipet!), you might be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. 

• Prefer a later start and a flexible schedule? Our Preventative Care services run from 10am-6pm and our High-Quality High-Volume Spay & Neuter (HQHVSN) modules run, on average, from 9am-4pm (variable based on surgeon speed). Our full-time doctors work 4 days a week, rotating Monday through Saturday with no Sunday shifts. 

• Don’t like surgery? No problem! We can make a schedule without surgery shifts. If you like surgery but have never done HQHVSN surgery, no problem! You will receive extensive on the job training - HQHVSN surgical techniques are skills that you’ll carry with you for the rest of your career!

• Non-competes aren’t for us. We never want to see awesome team members leave, but we respect every veterinarian's choice to make the best decisions necessary for themselves and their families.

• Belonging, diversity and inclusion isn’t a tagline. We embrace and appreciate a wide range of people and perspectives, to create a space where staff can achieve their full potential, and create transformative experiences for the pets, people and communities we serve.

Position Summary: 

The Lead Veterinarian is responsible for the comfort and safety of all patients, and serves as the professional and compassionate main point of contact for medical questions and concerns for the clients and staff while providing support, training and ensuring fidelity to our systems and SOPs. 

As a key strategic player in fulfilling the short and long-term goals of Emancipet, the Lead Veterinarian will proactively reach out to and develop professional, friendly, and mutually beneficial relationships with area veterinarians, promoting the clinics and our mission within the veterinary community.

Location: Austin, Houston, and Philadelphia

Employee Benefits:

• 9 Paid Holidays, 120 Hours of Accrued PTO

• $2,000 Continuing Education budget, 30 Continuing Education hours 

• 100% Employer paid Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance

• Free Emancipet Veterinary Services up to $324 + Employee Petsmart Discounts!

Requirements: 

• Doctor of veterinary medicine degree

• Licensure in Texas or ability to obtain licensure

• Ability to obtain a DEA license (fully reimbursed by Emancipet)

• Personal values that align with our core values of Compassionate Service, Teaching & Learning, Excellence, and Optimism

Emancipet is an Equal Opportunity Employer and Prohibits Discrimination and Harassment of Any Kind: Employment decisions at Emancipet are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status or any other status protected by the laws or regulations in the locations where we operate. We are intentional in creating a diverse staff and leadership team, and work to create a safe, welcoming, and inclusive environment for all employees. You belong here!