Job Description
Description
Emergency Veterinarian
Hiring Full Time
ACCESS South Bay
Offering up to 50K sign on bonus and relocation assistance
About You
You’ll provide excellent, in-the-moment care when patients need it most. You’ll hone your ability to triage and assess critical needs – with a team to back you with support - lean on our community to shift in schedule or role.
The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to care for sick and injured patients who arrive on an emergency basis, as well as managing hospitalized patients. This role requires the ER DVM to assess patients, diagnose illnesses, develop treatment plans, and oversee technicians who are carrying out these plans. The ER DVM will also perform surgeries, provide critical care, and ensure a high level of service for all patients in our emergency department.
Experience & Skills Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
State Veterinary Board License:
Active and in good standing for the state of intended employment
Obtained prior to start date
Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
Experience in emergency medicine including work experience, small animal rotating or emergency internships is strongly recommended.
ACCESS South Bay is looking for a Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.
At ACCESS South Bay, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About the Hospital
ACCESS South Bay is a specialty and emergency hospital located in the South Bay area focusing on emergency medicine, critical care, and specialty referral support. Our hospital has a fast-paced, collaborative work environment and a diverse, high-acuity client base. We pride ourselves on medical excellence, teamwork, and compassionate patient care. Communication, resilience, and a patient-first mindset are all equally important.
We are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Serving the South Bay and surrounding communities
Join Our Team of ThrivERs
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, emergency veterinary medicine is our core, powering our network of hospitals nationwide. We're a proud, excellence-centered community committed to mutual success—yours included. As a ThrivER - you'll collaborate closely with specialists, keeping your skills sharp and medicine cutting-edge. By integrating emergency expertise with full-spectrum veterinary services, we've cracked the code on superior pet healthcare. This unique integration sets us apart, ensuring top-tier care when pets need it most.
ER is our core, and because we do it all, we do ER right
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
Competitive pay
401(k) with employer match
Best in Class Emotional Wellbeing Support: 24/7 access to Lyra Health, our veterinary team-specific resource
Paid parental leave
Purr-ental leave for when you adopt a pet
Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
Personalized care for every family-forming journey
Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses
Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
Student loan management tools and assistance
As a ThrivER, you'll be part of a nationwide community of passionate professionals. Collaborate with top specialists, leveraging our unique integration of emergency and specialty care.
Start Strong with ER Academy Those newer to emergency medicine can apply for and grow through our coveted ER Academy's tailored education.
Access Continuous Support Benefit from on-demand mentorship for real-time support throughout your career.
Explore as a Traveling Emergency Vet Experienced doctors can explore new horizons by joining our team of Thrive traveling emergency vets, supporting hospitals across the country while mentoring colleagues.
At Thrive, your growth never stops. Join us and be part of a community that always has your back, from your first day as an ER vet to becoming a leader in the field.
To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at "ER errecruiting@thrivepet.com.
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $180-250K/year, with a sign-on bonus up to $50,000 and relocation assistance. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
About Thrive
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.
Job Tags
Full time, Temporary work, Work experience placement, Internship, Local area, Relocation package, Shift work,