Emergency (Veterinarian)

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Fairfield, California
  • 1 day ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$250,000 Annual

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a 24/7 hospital that provides emergency care for small animals and is currently hiring for a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join their team.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Doctor hours are to be discussed. This is a full-time position.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Emergency Veterinarian will play a vital role in delivering urgent and life-saving care to small animal patients. Responsibilities include handling a wide range of casesfrom major surgeries to treating gastrointestinal and internal emergencies. The ideal candidate will bring experience, clinical confidence, and a strong commitment to high-quality emergency care during critical moments. This position is open to experienced veterinarians.

Practice Details
This established emergency hospital has served its community for 20 years and is equipped with advanced diagnostics, including onsite CT and endoscopy. With plans to expand and add specialty services in 2026, the hospital is continuing its tradition of high-level care in a growing, modernized facility. The culture is dynamic, supportive, and focused on continuous development.

Team
The hospital fosters a collaborative environment where veterinarians, RVTs, and assistants work closely together, share shifts, support one another, and continuously exchange ideas. The team culture is positive, drama-free, and geared toward mutual support and professional growth.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $250,000 (Annual)

  • $250k Base Salary + Production
  • Sign-On Bonus
  • Health/Dental/Vision
  • Complimentary Life Insurance with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for self or family
  • Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace)
  • 401K with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% company match up to 5%, eligible after 6 months of employment
  • Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options
  • Short Term Disability paid for by employer & Long Term Disability option
  • Progyny-Fertility and Family Building Support (up to $10,000)
  • Generous Continuing Education Program
  • Team Member Discounts for Pet Care
  • Paid time off-inclusive of sick, personal, vacation and CE
  • AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided
  • VIN provided
  • Reimbursement for: state Veterinary License / DEA License / state
  • VMA Dues / AVMA Dues/ +/-specialty dues

Job ID: 480994663

Originally Posted on: 6/12/2025