Locum Emergency Vet — Flexible, High-Acuity ER

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 369,000 - 461,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Per-shift compensation

Access to advanced diagnostics

National network of clinicians

Job summary

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center (SVRC) is seeking an experienced Locum Emergency Veterinarian to support our high-volume, referral-level emergency service on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for confident ER clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty environment and are comfortable managing complex, high-acuity cases.

You will provide emergency and critical care in a busy, multi-specialty hospital, diagnose and treat acute or urgent medical/surgical emergency

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited program.
• Active California veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain).
• Emergency or high-volume practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency and critical care in a busy, multi‑specialty referral hospital.
• Diagnose and treat acute or urgent medical/surgical emergency cases.
• Communicate clearly with clients and referring veterinarians during urgent situations.
• Collaborate closely with ER/ICU teams and on‑site specialists.

Skills

Emergency care

Clinical judgment

Teamwork

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center (SVRC) is seeking an experienced Locum Emergency Veterinarian to support our high-volume, referral-level emergency service on an as-needed basis. This role is ideal for confident ER clinicians who thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative specialty environment and are comfortable managing complex, high-acuity cases.

You will provide emergency and critical care in a busy, multi-specialty hospital, diagnose and treat acute or urgent medical/surgical emergency