Emergency Veterinarian

At Mountain Emergency Animal Center, we are a well-established, progressive, fast-paced small animal emergency practice located in Blue Ridge, GA. We offer many services to provide the best comprehensive care to our patients including in-house lab work, radiology, ultrasonography, ability to hospitalize (even in isolation and oxygen), a full surgical suite and intensive care. We are proud to be a source for emergency and after-hours care in the Blue Ridge area. 

We understand that choosing where you work is deeply personal. It’s about finding a place where you feel appreciated, supported, and inspired every single day. To support the ongoing growth of our doctors, we host RACE-approved CE sessions right in our own conference room, ensuring you’ll always have opportunities to learn, stay current with best practices, and expand your expertise.

About Our Practice

• We are the only ER within a 2-hour radius
• Open 24 hours on weekends, Mondays and holidays; 6 pm - 8 am Tuesdays - Thursdays
• See many medical cases like GI, toxicities, cardiovascular, renal, etc. 
• Perform emergency surgeries like GDV’s, foreign bodies, C-sections, pyometras and more

As a fully equipped emergency hospital, we handle the kind of acute and critical cases you won’t often see in general practice. We are equipped with: 

• Ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house diagnostic labs
• Bronchoscope, endoscope, and state-of-the-art anesthesia machines
• Advanced tools like Ligasure, cautery, and a Snyder unit

Learn More About Our Hospital! 

Located in the scenic Blue Ridge, GA region, our hospital is surrounded by nature’s beauty—lush hiking trails, serene biking paths, and vibrant festivals that bring joy and community spirit. We’re just 2 hours north of Atlanta and 1 hour south of Chattanooga, placing you near exciting cities but still immersed in the comfort of a friendly, close-knit community.

Full Time or Part time Emergency Veterinarian

Compassionate, Team Player and Strong Communicator

Proficient in general medicine and surgery

Experience preferred but new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply!

We offer our Veterinarians:

Flexible Scheduling

Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)

Future Ownership Opportunities

Competitive Compensation

Medical Autonomy

DVM Mentor Network

Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!

OFFERING: SIGN-ON BONUS, RELOCATION ASSISTANCE, STUDENT LOAN ASSISTANCE AND FUTURE OWNERSHIP OPTIONS.

Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university

Current DEA License or obtained upon hire

Active Veterinary State License 

USDA Accreditation or obtained upon hire

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