Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian (Part-Time) role is onsite in Santa Cruz, CA. The posting lists a full-time annual wage range of $140,000–$350,000, inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target; the expected base salary range is $180,000–$200,000. The role supports Veterinary Emergency Group’s emergency veterinary hospital care for people and pets. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency cases, from routine presentations to complex surgeries, and provides care for a range of pets, including exotics. The role contributes to timely diagnosis and treatment through examinations, diagnostic procedures, customer communication, emergency surgery, endoscopy, and aftercare education.

What you'll do

• Answer medical questions by phone
• see patients promptly
• gather patient history, presenting complaint, vitals, and examination findings
• conduct physical examinations and diagnostic measures such as ultrasounds, X-rays, bloodwork, and biopsies
• diagnose conditions and create treatment plans
• discuss diagnoses, treatment options, and estimates with customers
• maintain accurate medical records
• perform emergency surgeries and endoscopic procedures
• educate customers on aftercare and prevention where appropriate.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

part-time

santa cruz ca

veterinary emergency group

emergency medicine

veterinary surgery

endoscopy

exotic pets

dvm

customer communication

rotating nights

weekend availability

$140k–$350k annual range

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Part-time travel stipend, flexible schedules, learning and mentorship programs, unlimited ER-focused continuing education, referral program, scrubs, company merchandise, and food in the fridge.

Why this role

DVM or equivalent degree required. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be scheduled on a rotating or as-needed basis. Learning and mentorship programs and ER-focused continuing education are described.

About the employer

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.