24/7 Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian

The Vet Service; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) retirement plan with employer

Medical, dental & vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Continuing education allowance

Teaching rounds and case discussions

Job summary

The Vet Service in San Diego, CA seeks a dedicated Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian for a 24/7 high-acuity setting. You will manage urgent cases with access to advanced diagnostics and a multidisciplinary team, including night shifts within a full-time schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM and California license, with strong emergency experience, an emphasis on patient welfare, and commitment to ongoing clinical learning in a collaboration-focused environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• California veterinary license in good standing or eligibility.
• Experience handling emergency presentations and rapidly changing cases.
• Commitment to high standards of patient care, communication and ethics.
• Interest in collaborative medicine and ongoing clinical learning.

Responsibilities

• Assess and stabilise emergency patients across a varied caseload.
• Develop diagnostic and treatment plans for urgent and critically ill animals; coordinate with specialists.
• Manage hospitalised patients requiring close monitoring and advanced supportive care.
• Contribute to teaching, case discussion and shared clinical development.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Communication

Professional ethics

Collaborative medicine

Education

DVM or equivalent

California license

Tools

CT

MRI

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

The Vet Service in San Diego, CA seeks a dedicated Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian for a 24/7 high-acuity setting. You will manage urgent cases with access to advanced diagnostics and a multidisciplinary team, including night shifts within a full-time schedule.

Ideal candidates hold a DVM and California license, with strong emergency experience, an emphasis on patient welfare, and commitment to ongoing clinical learning in a collaboration-focused environment.