Veterinarian

Corona Animal Emergency Center; Corona (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 350,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus: $10,000

Paid Time Off: 2–4 weeks + sick time & parental leave

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with 3.5% employer match

Continuing Education: $2,500/year + unlimited ER CE after 12 months

Job summary

Corona Animal Emergency Center is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to lead the management of emergency and critical care cases. Located in Corona, CA, this role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and an active California veterinary license. The position offers a competitive compensation package between $200,000 and $350,000 per year, along with a sign-on bonus, extensive benefits, and a supportive work environment focused on teamwork and high-quality medicine. Perfect for those with ER experience looking to make a difference in patient care.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of small-animal ER/urgent care experience or completion of a rotating internship.
• Availability for evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts (3 shifts per week).

Responsibilities

• Rapidly triage, stabilize, and manage ER and urgent cases.
• Perform essential ER procedures and oversee anesthesia and pain management.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients.
• Maintain concise, accurate medical records.

Skills

Surgical competency with common ER procedures

Proficiency with AFAST/TFAST/Vet BLUE ultrasound

Familiarity with transfusion medicine

Ability to communicate clearly and compassionately

Teamwork and collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD)

Active California veterinary license

DEA license (or eligibility within 60 days)

Job description

Location: Corona, CA (on-site)

Schedule: 3 shifts per week (12‑hour ER shifts; mix of evenings, overnights, and weekends)

Employment Type: Full‑time

Compensation: $200,000 – $350,000 per year (base + production)

Emergency Veterinarian (ER) – Corona Animal Emergency Center (CAEC)

About Us

Corona Animal Emergency Center (CAEC) is a dedicated, emergency‑only hospital serving Corona, the Inland Empire, and surrounding communities. We pride ourselves on practicing high‑quality medicine in a supportive, no‑drama environment that values teamwork, empathy, and sustainable schedules for our doctors.

The Role

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you’ll lead the management of emergency and critical care cases—from triage through discharge. You’ll work alongside an experienced team of ER technicians and contribute to our continuous improvement through teaching, collaboration, and protocol development.

Key Responsibilities

• Rapidly triage, stabilize, and manage ER and urgent cases (trauma, GDV, toxicity, respiratory distress, HBC, hemoabdomen).
• Perform essential ER procedures: FAST/TFAST, line placements, wound repair, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, closed reductions, chest tube and feeding tube placements.
• Oversee anesthesia and pain management plans; interpret diagnostics including labs, radiographs, and ultrasound.
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding estimates, diagnostics, and prognoses.
• Maintain concise, accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with nursing leadership to ensure patient flow and safety; participate in M & M and case rounds.

Qualifications

Required:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) from an AVMA‑accredited institution (or equivalent).
• Active California veterinary license.
• DEA license (or eligibility within 60 days of hire).
• At least 1 year of small‑animal ER/urgent care experience or completion of a rotating internship.
• Surgical competency with common ER procedures or willingness to upskill with mentorship within 90–180 days.
• Availability for evenings, overnights, and weekend shifts (3 shifts per week).

Preferred:

• Proficiency with AFAST/TFAST/Vet BLUE ultrasound.
• Familiarity with transfusion medicine; CPR certification (RECOVER).
• Interest in mentoring technicians and new graduates.

Compensation & Benefits

• Sign‑on bonus: $10,000
• Total compensation target: Up to $350,000 (base + production; customized to experience)
• Student Loan Repayment Assistance available
• Paid Time Off: 2–4 weeks + sick time & parental leave
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with 3.5% employer match
• Licenses & Memberships Covered: CA DVM, DEA, PLIT, VIN, Plumb’s, Dove, VETgirl
• Continuing Education: $2,500/year + unlimited ER CE after 12 months + mentorship support
• Scrubs allowance: $400/year
• Perks: Weekend meals, stocked snacks, 75% employee pet discount, no non‑compete, collaborative culture

Our Hospital

CAEC is fully equipped with: in‑house laboratory, digital radiography, ultrasound, oxygen therapy, multi‑parameter monitoring, syringe and infusion pumps, isolation facilities, and 24/7 skilled ER support staff.