Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem)

Job overview

The Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) role is onsite in San Diego, CA. The posting lists a full-time annual wage range of $140,000–$350,000, inclusive of base salary and a discretionary production bonus target; the expected base salary range 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, from routine presentations to complex surgeries, and communicates care options with clients. The role contributes to timely emergency care through examinations, diagnostics, treatment planning, procedures, and aftercare guidance in a team-based hospital setting.

What you'll do

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

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

emergency veterinarian

per diem

onsite

san diego ca

veterinary emergency group

emergency medicine

veterinary surgery

endoscopy

dvm required

rotating nights

weekend availability

holiday availability

$140k–$350k annual range

flexible schedules

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Flexible work schedules, referral rewards, scrubs and company merchandise, food in the workplace, mentorship, and continuing education.

Why this role

Requires a DVM or equivalent degree and emergency medicine experience, including emergency surgery and endoscopy. Nights, weekends, and holidays may be scheduled on a rotating or as-needed basis.

About the employer

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