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Emergency Veterinarian

Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
Cerritos, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/8/2026

Introduction
Our client is a hospital hiring for an Emergency Veterinarian. This well-established facility has been serving the community for over 75 years and operates within a 10,000-square-foot space equipped with advanced technology to support high-quality emergency care. The caseload consists primarily of dogs and cats, with occasional wildlife cases managed through animal control contacts.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital operates 24/7. Full-time and part-time scheduling options are available, including swing and overnight shifts.

Role Description and Responsibilities
Clinical responsibilities include managing emergency cases for dogs and cats, with occasional wildlife cases. Available tools and modalities support a wide range of services including digital radiology, multiple ultrasounds, endoscopy, acupuncture, oxygen therapy, ventilator support, and intensive care. Primary care capabilities also include anesthesia, dental care, dental X-rays, diagnostics, general surgery, hospitalization, pain management, radiology, routine surgeries, sevoflurane anesthesia, and spay and neuter procedures.

Practice Details
Equipment available includes digital radiography, multiple ultrasounds, an endoscopy tower, acupuncture services, O2 cages, a ventilator, an in-house endoscopy setup, a fully equipped in-house laboratory, an in-house pharmacy, and ample IV pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring equipment. The facility includes an in-office surgical suite, an isolation ward, and intensive care capabilities. The hospital is AAHA-accredited. Services offered cover advanced and primary care, including endoscopy, orthopedic surgery, soft tissue surgery, Tonopen, allergy and itchy skin relief, dental care, ear checks, euthanasia services, health certificates, health exams, hospitalization, oxygen and transfusion therapy, radiology, and routine surgeries.

Team
The team includes 9 DVMs. Additionally, the hospital has 5 registered veterinary technicians and 57 veterinary assistants working within a collaborative and supportive environment.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application.

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The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

  • $80k-$180k base salary production
  • $25k Sign-on bonus
  • 401(k) match
  • CE allowance and paid continuing education days
  • Mental health support (up to 12 therapy sessions per year)
  • Dental and vision insurance with HSA/FSA options, as well as fertility benefits and gender affirmation services
  • Paid vacation, sick, parental, and bereavement leave
  • 100% employer-paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Discounted VETGirl and VIN subscriptions
  • Free NAVTA membership and free subscription to Plumb's
  • 100% paid professional liability coverage
  • Generous pet care discounts for personal pets

Employment Type: Full Time
Salary: $80,000 - $180,000 Annual

Salary : $80,000 - $180,000

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