Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Description

Lead Emergency Veterinarian

Full Time

ACCESS South Bay


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.

ACCESS South Bay is looking for a Lead Emergency Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

At ACCESS South Bay, 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

ACCESS – South Bay is a specialty and emergency hospital located in Torrance, CA, focusing on Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, and advanced imaging. Our hospital has a supportive, fast-paced work environment and a dedicated, diverse client base. We pride ourselves on exceptional medicine, teamwork, communication, and compassionate patient care. Emotional intelligence, collaboration, and adaptability are all equally important.
We are open 24/7

Serving the South Bay region, including Torrance, Redondo Beach, Manhattan Beach, Palos Verdes, and greater Los Angeles

Join Our Team of ThrivERs

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:

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  Competitive pay

401(k) with employer match

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  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

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  Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
  

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  Personalized care for every family-forming journey
  

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  Discretionary funds and FREE CE courses

Pet perks and veterinary service discounts

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  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 $180,000-250,000/year. 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.