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Dogs and Cats Emergency and Specialty (DCES) in Bowie, MD is currently seeking an Urgent Care Veterinarian to join our growing team. Enjoy a predictable schedule, with no overnights!

Who we are

DCES is a 24-hour emergency and specialty facility located in Bowie, Maryland, 30 minutes from Washington D.C., Baltimore, and Annapolis. Our specialty practice includes board certified specialists in critical care, diagnostic imaging, internal medicine, neurology & neurosurgery, oncology, and surgery. Together, our team provides the most comprehensive and convenient service to our clients and referring veterinary community. Learn more about us here! 

Our new Urgent Care service

DCES' Urgent Care service provides a walk-in option for routine services and stable emergencies providing compassionate and convenient care to our clients. Our usage of an online check in process allows for a smoother triage process and acuity-level expectations of incoming patients.

In addition to having a dedicated Urgent Care Technician during each shift, our Urgent Care Doctors are supported by DCES’s exceptionally trained and amazing group of technicians, assistants, doctors, and management team.  We are committed to continuous learning and growth, ensuring all team members have the skills and tools to perform at their best.  You will always have the support of an ER doctor to manage cases if they turn out to be not so stable!

Our Urgent Care doctors can enjoy a predictable schedule of four 10-hour shifts per week, to include 2 weekend shifts per month. The proposed schedule would be a rotation of Wed – Sat and Tues – Fri during peak hours of 10A – 8P but can be adjusted within reason.

The ideal candidate

Culture is first for our team! We are looking for a compassionate, collaborative, and skilled individual with strong communication skills.  Our DCES team excels in teamwork and camaraderie, which provides exceptional service to our patients, clients and referring veterinarians.  We are interested in speaking with internship-trained or experienced Emergency or General Practice Veterinarians, as well as new graduates seeking mentorship.

What we can offer you

We offer competitive salary (base + production) and benefits to include health, dental, and vision insurance, 401K matching, paid vacation, CE allowance, life insurance, licensing fees, talk-to-text dictation service. We also offer a friendly, collaborative team and a dedication to a quality work-life balance.

All interested candidates, please apply online or submit your CV to susanne.miller@NVACompassionFirst.com

NVA Overview: NVA is a growing community of general practice clinics, emergency hospitals, equine practices, specialty hospitals, and pet resorts across five countries. Our doctors and pet care teams share best practices, medical knowledge, innovation, and insights. This collaborative approach allows each individual practice and pet resort to do what they do best: service their local community with compassionate, best-in-class care and medicine, to enhance the lives of the animals they love while backed by the support, stability, and leadership of NVA.

About Dogs and Cats Emergency & Specialty

Compassion-First and NVA recognize that we share deep-rooted values and priorities. For years, our dedication to Specialty and Emergency medicine has been a common background. Our groups have long shared the belief that the best patient care comes from championing hospitals in their local communities and supporting the practices and culture that have made them successful. We believe in empowering veterinarians and their teams with deeper resources so they can do more of what’s already working. Combining our strengths gives us the opportunity to make a lasting and positive impact on the profession, our people, and the care of animals. As one of the only dedicated Specialty and Emergency groups in the industry, NVA Compassion-First is the trusted partner of hospital teams who are looking for more—more resources to advance their medicine, a greater sense of belonging, and increased opportunities to care for their patients, clients and people.

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