The Job Opportunity:
A well-established 24/7 emergency hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join a large, experienced, and supportive veterinary team. Full-time, part-time, and rotating opportunities are available, with overnight, swing, and weekend shifts.
This is an exciting opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys the variety and fast pace of emergency medicine while having access to advanced technology, experienced support staff, and visiting board-certified specialists. The hospital is committed to evidence-based medicine, compassionate patient care, collaboration, and continued professional development.
As a 24/7 emergency hospital serving a broad community, the practice offers veterinarians the opportunity to see a diverse and rewarding emergency caseload.
Practice Information:
This established small animal hospital is AAHA accredited, reflecting a commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and patient care. Board-certified specialists in cardiology, critical care, and dermatology regularly visit the hospital to consult on cases, providing valuable opportunities for collaboration, mentorship, and continued learning.
The hospital has a large multidisciplinary support team, including veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, client service team members, management, and dedicated support personnel.
The hospital provides emergency care for dogs and cats and features:
- Multiple examination rooms
- Digital radiography
- Dental radiography
- Ultrasound
- Two oxygen chambers
- Ligasure
- Dedicated surgical suite
- Dedicated dental suite
- Overnight accommodations
- Boarding services
- Strong support for hands-free radiology
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide high-quality emergency and urgent care for canine and feline patients
- Rapidly assess, stabilize, diagnose, and treat emergency and critical cases
- Develop evidence-based diagnostic and treatment plans
- Perform appropriate emergency procedures and medical treatments
- Utilize diagnostic imaging, laboratory resources, and other hospital technology appropriately
- Communicate diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and prognoses clearly and compassionately with clients
- Collaborate with veterinary technicians, assistants, specialists, and support staff
- Consult with visiting specialists when appropriate
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Provide compassionate care in a fast-paced emergency environment
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Contribute to a positive, respectful, and collaborative hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent graduate of an accredited veterinary program
- Licensed to practice veterinary medicine in California, or eligible to obtain licensure
- Committed to evidence-based medicine and high-quality emergency care
- Comfortable evaluating and managing urgent, complex, and critically ill patients
- Able to work effectively in a fast-paced, 24-hour hospital environment
- A strong communicator who can remain compassionate and professional during stressful situations
- A collaborative team member who enjoys working with experienced veterinary professionals and specialists
- Adaptable, dependable, and comfortable managing a diverse emergency caseload
- Curious and committed to lifelong learning and professional development
- Dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of veterinary ethics and patient care
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Competitive compensation
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement savings plan with employer matching
- Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- Access to extensive veterinary continuing education resources
- Opportunities to participate in clinical studies
- Mental health and wellness resources
- Financial wellness resources
- Access to visiting board-certified specialists
- Additional employee and professional development benefits
- Schedule
- The hospital operates 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
- Full-time, part-time, and rotating schedules are available, with opportunities for:
- Overnight shifts
- Swing shifts
- Weekend shifts
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