Who We are

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center (RRAEH) is North Dakota’s only 24/7 Small Animal Emergency and Referral Hospital. Founded in 2005 by a group of local veterinarians, our hospital has continued to grow year after year while remaining independently owned with a team who cares about its community, patients, and each other. We recently expanded our hospital for both our emergency service but also to include a dedicated space for Boarded Specialists in Surgery, Internal Med, Oncology, and Ophthalmology.

We currently have 2 Boarded Critical Care Specialists, both with backgrounds in academia, a part-time boarded surgeon, a full-time Oncologist, and 11 Experienced Emergency Veterinarians. Whether you are tired of working for a corporate organization, want to grow your skills beyond wellness and preventive care, or just finished school and are interested in Emergency medicine; RRAEH wants to support you and your goals!

RRAEH is a well-established VECCS level 2 facility that boasts a large ICU, 2 surgery suites, extensive in-house lab, bedside oxygen, Snyder O2 units, 16 slice helical CT, advanced ultrasound and echo services, GI endoscope, and our own blood bank. Our Criticalists also provide hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, and mechanical ventilator therapies. We are also hiring for our two-story specialty referral center, which was completed this year. Our new space has two more surgery suites (4 total), 8 additional exam rooms, room for fluoro capabilities and our digital x-ray system will include wireless DR plates for intraop use. We are excited to not only expand our ER department, but have the space to hire on additional specialists. 

Who You are

You are a recent graduate interested in emergency medicine, an experienced or internship-trained emergency doctor, or a GP looking to expand your skills and get paid what you deserve. You’re looking for a hospital that values its employees and focuses on a learning culture for all staff. In our hospital, you can hone your current skills and explore new interests through on the job training. You enjoy a fast pace and busy emergency department and do your own or are willing to learn ER surgeries! You want to make a difference in a region where emergency medicine is needed. Lastly, you are a doctor who wants to work at a practice that values not only your hard work, but your goals and work-life balance.

Compensation and perks

Being independently owned by local veterinarians and having owners who work in our hospital gives our leadership team a great perspective on how to support our staff. We understand that the quality of care for our patients is only made better by supported, encouraged, and engaged team members.  We offer competitive salaries and production-based compensation, and a healthy work-life balance by listening and caring for our employees.

• Flexible schedules (2-3 days a week) that allow focus on both professional development and quality of life
• Signing Bonus: $10,000
• Health, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• 401K with Employer Matching
• Very generous CE Allowance
• PTO
• Licensing and membership fees paid
• Uniform allowance, Pet discount, Employee Assistant Program and more!!

The Area

The Fargo-Moorhead area is abundant with culture and opportunities for your family to enjoy life outside of work. Being on the North Dakota/Minnesota line, you get the best of three cities and two states. North Dakota and Minnesota offer plenty of outdoor adventure opportunities from hiking, biking, fishing, skiing, and more. The Fargo-Moorhead area has excellent school systems, including several Universities. Between the Lakes, endless concerts and shows, year round sporting events, Downtown eateries, breweries, and festivals, there is something for everyone! Come join our amazing team and wonderful city. Also check out https://www.fargomoorhead.org/

Interested in learning more? Have questions or just want to know what life in Fargo or our hospital is like.  Visit our website at https://rraeh.com/  or email alex.wigglesworth@rraeh.com and let us set up a trip for you to come and visit our Hospital and City. Serious and casual inquiries are welcome!

About Red River Animal Emergency Hospital & Referral Center

Red River Animal Emergency Hospital and Referral Center is a well-established VECCS level 2 certified center with an exceptional reputation for having served North Dakota, South Dakota, and Minnesota communities for over 16 years. We are North Dakota's only 24/7 regional emergency hospital who is 100% local veterinarian owned. Tucked in the beautiful Red River valley we are proud of the integral role we play in our veterinary community and are excited to be expanding our current facility to add our two-story Specialty and Referral Center. Our state of the art facility has a large ICU, two surgery suites, extensive in-house lab, bedside oxygen, Snyder O2 unit, 16 slice CT, advanced ultrasound and echo services, GI endoscope, and much more. Our Criticalists also provide hemodialysis, plasmapheresis, and mechanical ventilator therapies. With the addition of our Specialty and Referral Center, we are looking to also add Boarded Specialists in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Dermatology, and Ophthalmology. RRAEH has a skilled, fun, and energetic team that is focused on outstanding patient care, exemplary client and referring veterinarian service, and progressive growth for ...the hospital, clinicians, and support staff! We are growing fast and hope that you will come join our amazing team and community!

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