"Emergency Veterinarian"

Emergency Veterinarian

Posted: 17-Sep-25

Location: Ithaca, New York

Categories: Staff/Administrative

Internal Number: CUICUGUSWDR00047788EXTERNALENUS

Are you a seasoned emergency veterinarian or criticalist/DACVECC looking for a stimulating new career path?

The Cornell University Hospital for Animals invites applications from talented, energetic small animal veterinarians with strong communication skills for our staff Emergency Veterinarian role. The successful applicant will provide quality emergent care to client-owned animals in a dynamic teaching hospital. We successfully added two evening Emergency Staff Veterinarians to our team two years ago and are looking to continue to evolve the role to provide care for emergent cases presenting overnight.

• Work with our strong team of seven ECC-boarded specialists, eight ECC residents, ten rotating interns, and twelve licensed veterinary technicians dedicated to the emergency practice.
• Join our welcoming group of board-certified veterinarians representing all specialties at Cornell University Hospital for Animals in Ithaca, NY.
• Provide exceptional care to dogs and cats in need of both primary and referral emergency case management.
• Take advantage of our high-level learning environment with guidance and support 24/7 from specialists on call.
• Meet the challenges and enjoy the benefits of advanced ECC training opportunities while enjoying life balance and the security of a staff ER clinician role.
• Immerse yourself in Cornell’s leading research in veterinary practice and new diagnostic and treatment modalities well before they reach the pages of the journals.
• Shape the future of veterinary medicine through collaboration with faculty, house officers, and licensed veterinary technicians in the instruction of our diverse DVM students.
• Work in a fast-paced, constantly evolving environment to serve the pets of our community.

What are the qualifications?

• DVM/VMD with a rotating internship or at least 1 year of emergency experience. Applicants with a minimum of 2 years companion animal practice experience with less than one year of emergency experience will also be considered.
• Thrive in the fast-paced clinical environment of a busy ER.
• Demonstrate excellent communication skills with clients, team members, and local referring veterinarians.
• Interested in a team approach to high-quality emergency medicine.
• Have a growth mindset while providing leadership and experience.
• Excited about hands-on teaching of DVM students in our academic, multi-specialty practice.

Why consider this position?

• Work 12 dedicated ER shifts per month with no responsibilities for managing hospitalized patients.
• Be part of a 3-doctor overnight team, with a rotating intern dedicated to emergency receiving and a critical care resident managing hospitalized cases and available to consult.
• Generous benefit package including health, vision and dental coverage as well as excellent retirement benefits and family tuition assistance.
• Opportunities to teach and participate in research projects.

Please note that this is an overnight position.

University Job Title: Veterinarian

Job Family: Health

Level: H

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $141,958.00 - $173,504.00

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Contact Name: Gabriel Gonzalez

Contact Email: gag95@cornell.edu