Veterinarian, Emergency

Part Time Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care & Referral Center (VECC)
Newington, New Hampshire | Seacoast / Portsmouth area
Part Time (Minimum 6 shifts per month) | Small animal emergency and referral hospital

Compensation and schedule

• Base salary: Flexible compensation tailored to your needs, with hourly or salaried options plus monthly production and no negative accrual.
• Schedule: Six shifts per month, 7 p.m.–7 a.m., flexible scheduling 
• Hospital hours: Open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. No On Call.
• Sign-on bonuses tailored to your commitment, with enhanced incentives for longer-term agreements. Let’s discuss the commitment length and bonus structure that work best for you.
• Relocation assistance available

Emergency medicine with specialty resources

Veterinary Emergency, Critical Care & Referral Center (VECC) is seeking an emergency veterinarian to care for dogs and cats in a 24/7 emergency and referral setting. The hospital serves New Hampshire’s Seacoast, northern Massachusetts and southern Maine, bringing emergency care and specialty services together in Newington.

The hospital offers internal medicine, surgery, cardiology and ultrasound alongside emergency and critical care. Specialty capabilities include endoscopy and minimally invasive surgery.

Your team and daily workflow

VECC’s team includes 5 Dedicated Emergency Doctors, 1 Board Certified Surgeon and an Internist. Strong working relationship with a Traveling Cardiologist.

• Clinical support: 3:1 Ratio (Clinical Staff to Doctor)
• Caseload and workflow: A high-volume practice with internist support for ultrasounds. 
• Coverage and collaboration: One ER veterinarian per shift, with specialist schedules overlapping ER shifts to support collaboration. Our team also works closely with VESH and Meredith Place Veterinary Emergency

Benefits and professional support

As part of Community Veterinary Partners, VECC combines a local hospital identity with access to a broader network of veterinary colleagues and resources. You retain clinical autonomy to make medical decisions for your patients, with CVP support for professional growth.

• Paid time off: PTO eligibility and accrual are based on hours worked.
• Continuing education: Minimum $1500 annually and additional paid CE days, separate from vacation time.
• Professional fees: State veterinary license, DEA registration and professional liability coverage
• 401(k) match and equity opportunities
• Mental health support: 24/7 confidential access through Journey for you, your family and friends.
• Pet care discounts, team recognition programs, structured onboarding and access to leadership development resources.
• Health coverage: Eligibility based on hours worked

What you will bring

A DVM or equivalent degree and eligibility for New Hampshire veterinary licensure, clear communication with clients and referring veterinarians, and a collaborative approach to emergency patient care. A minimum of three years of veterinary experience is required, with an on-call surgeon available to support more advanced surgical cases.

Life on the New Hampshire Seacoast

VECC is located at 15 Piscataqua Drive in Newington, near Portsmouth and convenient to I-95. The hospital’s referral community reaches across New Hampshire, southern Maine and northern Massachusetts. Considering a move? Let’s discuss relocation assistance and how the proposed shift pattern would fit your life outside the hospital.

Let’s connect

Interested in learning more? Tell us what matters most in your next role—from compensation and schedule to clinical interests—and let’s talk through the details.

Equal opportunity employer

Community Veterinary Partners does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity and sexual orientation), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.