Emergency Veterinarian

Search Group Solutions; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) match

Mental health support

Parental leave

Paid time off

CE allowance

Job summary

Search Group Solutions seeks a highly skilled emergency veterinarian for a 24/7 veterinary hospital in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles. You will lead triage, diagnostics, and treatment planning for dogs and cats in critical care.

This role offers a PROSAL compensation of $200,000–$250,000 annually, relocation support, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for specialist collaboration across surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, and oncology.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent.
• Active veterinary license in the state of employment or ability to obtain.
• DEA license or eligibility.
• Experience in emergency medicine preferred.
• Internship training or previous emergency experience highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate and triage emergency patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans.
• Manage and monitor hospitalized patients.
• Oversee veterinary technicians carrying out treatment plans.
• Perform emergency surgeries and provide critical care.
• Deliver high-quality patient and client service.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

Triage

Diagnostics

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) / VMD

Job description

You will provide high-quality emergency care for patients requiring immediate medical attention. This role focuses on triage, diagnostics, treatment planning, and managing hospitalized patients in a collaborative hospital environment.

• Evaluating and triaging emergency patients
• Assessing, diagnosing, and developing treatment plans
• Managing and monitoring hospitalized patients
• Overseeing veterinary technicians carrying out treatment plans
• Performing emergency surgeries and providing critical care
• Delivering a high standard of patient and client service

About the Hospital

This is a well-established 24/7 emergency and specialty veterinary hospital providing advanced care for urgent and complex medical cases in dogs and cats. The hospital functions as a referral center, working closely with primary care veterinarians to support patients requiring specialized diagnostics, treatment, and ongoing care.

The team includes experienced emergency veterinarians, specialists, and highly trained veterinary professionals collaborating across multiple disciplines such as surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, neurology, and oncology. The facility is equipped with modern diagnostic tools, advanced treatment capabilities, and intensive care support to provide high-quality medical care for critically ill patients.

Location

Located in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, the region offers year-round sunshine and access to outdoor recreation including hiking, parks, and scenic trails. Residents enjoy a diverse food scene, cultural attractions, and entertainment options, with convenient access to major studios, shopping districts, and the greater Los Angeles area.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain) in the state of employment
• DEA license or eligibility
• Experience in emergency medicine preferred
• Internship training or previous emergency experience is highly valued

Compensation

Compensation is negotiable based on experience and credentials.

Typical full-time compensation range:

$200,000 - $250,000 annually under a PROSAL model

Additional incentives may include:

• Relocation assistance

Benefits may include:

• Competitive compensation with no negative accrual
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Mental health and wellness support
• Paid parental leave
• Generous paid time off
• Continuing education allowance and CE PTO
• Additional lifestyle and wellness benefits