Part Time Emergency Veterinarian - Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks; Thousand Oaks (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 250,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000

CE stipend

Licensing and dues reimbursement

Emotional wellbeing support

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center of Thousand Oaks seeks a Part-Time Emergency Veterinarian to provide comprehensive care to patients 24/7. This position offers predictable hours with a focus on work-life balance and engagement in clinical work.

Ideal candidates will have a veterinarian degree, a current state license, and over a year of emergency practice experience. Benefits include signing bonuses and support for emotional wellbeing.

Qualifications

• 1+ years of experience in emergency practice.
• Commitment to high-quality veterinary care.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical and surgical care to patients 24/7.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with the hospital manager and medical staff.

Skills

Clinical skills

Communication

Teamwork

Diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Education

Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD)

Current State Veterinary License

Job description

Part Time Emergency Veterinarian - Veterinary Specialty and Emergency Center (VSEC), Thousand Oaks, CA

Join our team as a Part‑Time Emergency Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged while balancing family commitments, personal interests, or a sustainable pace.

Position Overview

As a Part‑Time Emergency Veterinarian, you will provide comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients 24/7 at VSEC, a 24‑hour specialty and emergency referral hospital. You will maintain accurate medical records, prescribe medications, and collaborate with the hospital manager and medical staff on daily priorities.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in emergency practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment.
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
• Client communication skills: must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, and offer explanations to pet owners.
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
• Position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment.
• Problem‑solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high‑quality veterinary hospital.
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and internal medical and hospital staff.
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
• Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
• Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.

Benefits

• Signing and retention incentives up to $50,000
• CE stipend
• Licensing and dues reimbursement
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• A supportive home hospital environment, backed by national resources and a strong Culture of Care

Pay Range

$180,000 – $250,000 USD for full‑time; part‑time hours prorated.

Equal Employment Opportunity

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V