Relief Emergency Veterinarian

Sacbar; Grand Terrace, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Short-term and long-term disability

Life insurance

Job summary

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) in Riverside, CA is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian for relief coverage within Ethos Veterinary Health network. This role focuses on high-quality emergency and critical care for a diverse caseload of companion animals, with a fast-paced environment and collaborative team.

You will diagnose, treat, and stabilize urgent cases, communicate clearly with pet owners, and participate in continuing education and mentorship within a supportive hospital culture.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or emergency medicine experience preferred.
• Confident with emergency cases and rapid clinical decisions.
• Strong communication with clients, in a compassionate manner.
• Collaborative mindset and commitment to patient care.
• Passion for continuous learning and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for urgent and emergent conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through receiving, triage, and managing hospitalized patients.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to ensure compassionate care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration and learning.

Skills

Emergency medicine experience

Strong communication

Collaborative/team player

Lifelong learning mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

State licensure eligibility

Job description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian opportunity in Riverside, CA

Schedule: Relief

Why Join Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC)

Animal Emergency Clinic is an emergency-only hospital and proud member of the Ethos Veterinary Health network. That means access to national support, modern resources, and career development opportunities all while maintaining a local hospital culture our team truly values.

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

Location Highlight

Located in Southern California's Inland Empire, Riverside offers year-round sunshine, beautiful mountain views, and easy access to everything SoCal has to offer. Enjoy hiking and outdoor recreation, a vibrant downtown, and weekend trips to Los Angeles, Orange County, Palm Springs, the mountains, and the coast-all while enjoying more space and affordability than many neighboring Southern California communities.

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or experience practicing emergency medicine is preferred (or equivalent clinical experience).
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.