Emergency Veterinarian- Grand Rapids and Byron Center, Michigan

Experienced Emergency Veterinarian – Grand Rapids & Byron Center, Michigan

Practice progressive emergency medicine in two new state-of-the-art hospitals.

The Opportunity
Join a talented emergency team that serves two hospitals:

• Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Grand Rapids
• Animal Emergency & Specialty Hospital of Byron Center

This position provides variety, collaboration, and the chance to work alongside specialists as well as fellow ER clinicians.

• Doctors typically split time between the Grand Rapids and Byron Center hospitals, with schedules built for optimal work–life balance.
• Full-time ER veterinarians work 12-13 shifts per month, with flexible shift trading and generous opportunities to request time off.

• Our ER clinicians perform emergency surgeries, offering the chance to build and strengthen surgical skills. Mentorship is provided for doctors who are newer to abdominal surgery and excited to grow.
• A collaborative culture and strong cross-hospital communication ensure doctors always have access to medical support, including during overnight coverage.

Our Team & Culture

• Team of 29 doctors across emergency and specialty services, including Ophthalmology, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Cardiology, and Critical Care.
• A collegial environment that values teamwork, open communication, and shared commitment to excellent patient care.
• Both hospitals have been consistently recognized with Ethos’ top hospital awards for client service, medical excellence, innovation, and employee engagement.
• Experienced technicians and assistants complete a structured multi-phase training program, ensuring excellent patient care and seamless support for our doctors.

Professional Growth & Learning

• Opportunities to share knowledge with support staff, veterinary student externs and to participate in continuing education.
• Specialist collaboration and on-the-job training in endoscopy, surgery, and abdominal ultrasound, paired with access to advanced diagnostics and innovative treatments.

About Ethos Veterinary Health
Ethos is a network of 150+ ER-specialty hospitals known for clinical excellence, research, and education.

• Research & Innovation: Ethos invests in clinical research with Ethos Discovery and Ethos Science and Consultancy to make our profession better. Our clinicians can participate in research while performing clinical medicine.
• Industry-leading Competency Programs: Ethos is the only corporation making competency frameworks in veterinary medicine education through VetBloom, our ASCEND nurse leveling program, and ER Immerse training programs.

Location
Work where you can enjoy both city and outdoor life. Grand Rapids offers a vibrant downtown, while Byron Center provides a welcoming suburban community. Both areas offer easy access to Michigan’s lakes, trails, restaurants, breweries, and year-round recreation.

Join Us
Looking for variety, collaboration, and a positive team culture? As an experienced ER veterinarian, you’ll find all of this and more at our two thriving West Michigan hospitals.

Apply today: email [email protected]