Urgent Care Veterinarian

Urgent Care Veterinarian

Pet Urgent Care

Who we are

At Pet Urgent Care is hiring. This is a fantastic opportunity for either a general practitioner who wants to see more complicated cases OR for an emergency veterinarian who is looking for more routine hours and a less hectic workload.

Our goal is to relieve pressure from our local and busy ER hospitals, help our referring veterinary community, and provide exceptional service to pet parents. In this position you will make a positive impact on your patients, clients, and colleagues' lives!

Our Urgent Care is a stand-alone facility adjacent to the primary hospital. Pet Urgent Care is located in La Mesa, an independent city within the San Diego area.

Our practice has been an integral part of the San Diego community and have been providing high quality care and medicine to our clients and pets for the past 20 + years. We offer a friendly and collaborative environment and enjoy a special camaraderie among doctors as well as with all our staff. We are looking for a talented Doctor to join our team, who is passionate about providing incredible service to our devoted client base, and someone who will embody our philosophy of promoting excellence in medicine and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and each other.

• We offer a positive, collaborative, and friendly work environment.

• We value colleagues who work well with others and genuinely enjoy interacting with clients and referring Veterinarians.

• We have an extensive support network and are excited to help the right individual develop and advance professionally.

The Ideal Urgent Care Veterinarian:

• Able to efficiently handle minor emergencies surgeries and outpatient cases that are not life threatening such as lacerations, limping/painful pets, hypersensitivity reactions, vomiting and/or diarrhea, ear infections, urinary tract infections, non-obstructed FLUTD/FUS patients etc.

• Excited to work with our referring veterinarians and our Emergency and Critical Care department as a team to provide exceptional service to clients, patients and referring doctors.

• Leadership opportunities and the professional possibilities associated with developing a new service within our hospital and Pathway.

• Committed to providing the best care and service to our clients and pets.

• Motivated to meet and exceed the established standards of care.

• Internship trained or 2-3 years of experience preferred.

Outside of work, there's so much to do in San Diego and the surrounding areas. The hospital is in a great location close to beaches and downtown, 15-30 minutes from great mountain-hiking, biking and horseback riding, and driving distance to ski resorts. This is the heart of the Southern California lifestyle: no sport, hobby or professional/personal interest is out of reach. We want our team to enjoy life outside of work and San Diego is an amazing place to do that.

Come join our TEAM, we look forward to hearing from you!

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love.

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.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.

• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.

• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Benefits - our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.

• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.

• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets

• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.

• Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete.

And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at GPrecruiting@thrivepet.com.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL range starting at $150,000 / year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.