Full time

Zohorecruit; Chula Vista (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8 weeks paid parental leave

Bereavement leave

Pet adoption leave

Free exams

Discounts on products and services

Mental health benefits

CE credits & paid time off for CE

Job summary

Thrive Pet Healthcare in Chula Vista, CA, is seeking an ER veterinarian to join our 24/7 emergency team. You’ll treat outpatients and hospitalized patients, perform emergency surgeries, and work with our new ultrasound and upcoming Ligature device in the OR.

We support our ER doctors with continuing education, mental health benefits, generous paid time off, and pet perks across Thrive locations. A collaborative, family-friendly environment awaits.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• Active State Veterinary Board license in good standing.
• DEA license or licensure eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide 24/7 emergency veterinary care to outpatients and inpatients.
• Perform emergency surgeries and utilize new ultrasound equipment in the OR.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Education

DVM/VMD or equivalent

DEA license

Job description

Chula Vista, United States | Posted on 02/24/2025

• Full Address , Chula Vista, California, 91910, United States

Job Description

At Pet Emergency and Specialty Center, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a unique clinic while having the opportunity and security of a united network that has your back.

Our hospital is located in Chula Vista, and provides emergency care 24 hours a day, allowing doctors to both treat outpatients as well as care for hospitalised patients. Our doctors perform emergency surgeries such as gastrostomies, GDVs, etc. and this is a great opportunity for an ER doctor who wishes to expand or learn this skill. We wish to support our ER doctors and have added a new ultrasound machine and will soon have a vessel sealing device (“Ligature”) for the OR.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree required

State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, before their start date.

Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Paid time off including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.

Generously subsidised backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.

Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits, and paid time off to complete.