Emergency Veterinarian, Part Time

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian, Part Time role is onsite in Costa Mesa, CA, with a stated annual wage range of $140,000–$350,000, inclusive of base salary and discretionary production bonus target; the expected base salary is $180,000–$200,000. Veterinary Emergency Group’s mission is to help people and their pets when they need it most. The veterinarian evaluates and treats emergency cases, communicates diagnoses and treatment options to customers, and performs emergency procedures. The role contributes to urgent veterinary care through examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, surgery, and client education, with support from a hospital team and clinical learning programs.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

costa mesa ca

veterinary emergency group

part-time

emergency medicine

veterinary surgery

endoscopy

animal diagnostics

customer communication

rotating nights

weekend availability

$140,000–$350,000/year

dvm

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Clinical and leadership learning programs, unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education, travel stipend, flexible schedules, referral program, scrubs, and food in the workplace.

Why this role

Part-time role with rotating or as-needed nights, weekends, and holidays. Includes unlimited emergency-medicine continuing education and a travel stipend; part-time credentialed employees receive $1,000 per year and uncredentialed employees receive $400 per year.

About the employer

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