Emergency Veterinarian

Long Beach Animal Emergency; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with match

Continuing education

Pet perks and discounts

Mental health resources

Parental leave

Job summary

Long Beach Animal Emergency is seeking a Full-Time Day Shift Emergency Veterinarian to join Thrive Pet Healthcare in Long Beach, CA. You’ll deliver real-time care in a fast-paced ER, triage, and work with a collaborative team to improve patient outcomes.

Strong commitment to growth and leadership is encouraged alongside the Thrive nationwide network. Compensation includes a base salary with production opportunities, a $35k sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and a comprehensive benefits

Qualifications

• DVM / VMD degree required and valid state licensure.
• Active DEA license or eligibility for licensure.
• Experience in emergency medicine is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide real-time, high-quality emergency veterinary care.
• Perform triage, rapid assessment, and critical interventions.
• Collaborate with a multidisciplinary Thrive Pet Healthcare team.

Skills

Emergency medicine

DEA license

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD)

Job description

Description

Long Beach Animal Emergency is looking for a Full-Time Day Shift Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community in Long Beach, CA.

About You

You’ll deliver exceptional, real-time care when pets and their families need it most. In this fast-paced environment, you’ll strengthen your triage and critical assessment skills while being supported by a collaborative team that steps in when it matters. Backed by Thrive’s nationwide network, innovative technology, and advanced training, you’ll stay focused on what matters most—providing outstanding care and improving patient outcomes.

We’ll meet you where you are in your career and actively invest in your growth as both a clinician and a leader. While you’re committed to the success of your patients, we’re equally committed to yours—supporting you through high-stakes moments, unexpected emergencies, and the times when compassion makes all the difference. The expertise, dedication, and heart you bring to every patient and family will always be valued and recognized.

Our progressive compensation model is designed to reward your impact, offering a competitive base salary alongside production opportunities—with no negative accrual.

About Long Beach Animal Emergency

Long Beach Animal Emergency offers a collaborative, well-supported ER environment just minutes from the beach in vibrant Long Beach, California. The hospital is staffed by five full-time and two part-time veterinarians, supported by a strong team of technicians and assistants. The team manages both in-hospital and outpatient emergency cases, with opportunities to perform soft-tissue surgery, wound care, abdominal procedures, and endoscopy. With digital radiology, ultrasound, comprehensive in-house lab capabilities, and a culture focused on camaraderie and continued improvement, this is an opportunity to practice high-quality emergency medicine while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180-220k/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. $35k sign on bonus available.

Your Experience & Skills

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required
• State Veterinary Board License:
  • Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
  • Obtained prior to start date
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible
• Experience in emergency medicine or completion of small animal rotating or emergency internships is highly recommended

Join Our Team of ThrivERs

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success—yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.

ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right.

Benefits – Our Care In Action

Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:

• Competitive pay
• Up to $50k Sign on bonus and relocation assistance offered
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health resources, including easy access to therapy through Lyra Health
• Paid parental leave
• Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
• Subsidized backup childcare and elder care
• Expert advice, support and network discounts for fertility and family planning
• FREE CE courses
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan support tools and assistance

*Some benefits shown are only for full-time team members who work 30 hours or more per week. Certain Benefits may be subject to waiting periods or length of service requirements.

As a ThrivER, you’ll be part of a nationwide community of passionate professionals. Collaborate with top specialists, leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care.

Start Strong with ER Academy Those newer to emergency medicine can apply for and grow through our coveted ER Academy's tailored education.

Access Continuous Support Benefit from on-demand mentorship for real-time support throughout your career.

Explore as a Traveling Emergency Vet Experienced doctors can explore new horizons by joining our team of Thrive traveling emergency vets, supporting hospitals across the country while mentoring colleagues.

At Thrive, your growth never stops. Join us and be part of a community that always has your back, from your first day as an ER vet to becoming a leader in the field.

About Thrive

Thrive Pet Healthcare creates the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. Today, its network of 360+ primary, emergency, and specialty hospitals across the U.S. cares for pets of all ages and health needs, while portfolio companies provide tools and technology that help veterinary teams work smarter and deliver better care.

Thrive invests in its people—through mentorship, leadership programs, continuing education, and well-being initiatives—so teams can grow and feel supported. For pet owners, convenient solutions such as a mobile app, digital booking, Thrive Plus TM membership, HereFurYou Helpline, an online pharmacy and flexible financial options* make accessing quality care simpler— giving families the peace of mind their pets deserve.

Learn more at thrivepetcare.com.

We welcome you to join our story and join where #WeThriveTogether.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.