Locum Emergency Veterinarian

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.

What You'll Do

• 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

What We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited program
• Active California veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)
• Emergency or high‑volume practice experience required
• Strong clinical judgment, efficiency, and teamwork skills

Why VCA SVRC

• Flexible locum scheduling with competitive per‑shift compensation
• Access to advanced diagnostics and multiple specialties
• Supported by VCA's national network delivering world‑class medicine

Compensation is based on education, experience, other relevant credentials and shift type. The pay range for this position is $2,000.00 to $2,500.00 per shift.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

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