Job Description

Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Long Beach Animal Emergency

Offering up to 30K sign on bonus and relocation assistance

Hiring Full Time Emergency Veterinarians - All shifts

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.

Long Beach Animal Emergency is looking for a Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At Long Beach Animal Emergency, 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

Long Beach Animal Emergency is an emergency hospital located in the Long Beach area focusing on emergency medicine and critical patient care. Our hospital has a fast-paced, supportive work environment and a busy client base. We pride ourselves on teamwork, strong medicine, and compassionate care. Efficiency, communication, and collaboration are all equally important.
We are open emergency hours to support our community's needs



Serving Long Beach and surrounding communities

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.