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Emergency Veterinarian
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$129,971 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- 2.7 Irvine, CA Job Details Full-time $180,000
- $200,000 a year 4 hours ago Qualifications Veterinary emergency care In-hospital emergency response experience Mid-level Surgery Emergency medicine Emergency room experience 1 year Animal emergency care Full Job Description Emergency Veterinarian
- Pacific Care Pet Emergency + Specialty Irvine, CA | Sunny SoCal Life Awaits!
Why You'll Love This Role:
Flexible ER Schedules:
- Choose what works best for you! We have a mixture of daytime and overnight opportunities.
- 3 shifts/week, 10-12 hours each — more time to enjoy life outside the hospital. If you are interested in Part-time, that could work as well, just let us know!
Competitive Compensation:
- Salary starting at $180K
- 200K, based on experience
- + Production bonus potential
Ideal Candidate:
- 1-2+ years of emergency experience
- Comfortable working independently
- Surgery not required, but if you're into it — we'll support you! (Our on-site surgeon has your back.)
About Pacific Care:
We're not just another ER — we're a specialty hub with a heart. Formerly Advanced Veterinary Internal Medicine, Pacific Care is setting new standards for collaborative and compassionate care in Orange County. We're home to:- A brand-new, state-of-the-art facility
- 24-hour Emergency, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Surgery services
- A supportive, tight-knit team with a culture built on growth, respect, and comprehensive medicine
Our Facility Features:
- 10 modern exam rooms
- Dedicated radiology read room
- GE CT scanner
- Ultrasound
- ICU + Isolation Ward
- Cat-friendly waiting area
- Scoping capabilities [1] Click here to tour the hospital and meet the team — you'll see why we're so excited about what we're building!
- Life in
Irvine:
Irvine is consistently ranked one of the safest and most livable cities in the country. Here's why:- Top-rated schools and clean, family-friendly neighborhoods
- Gorgeous parks, scenic trails, and year-round sunshine
- Close to beaches, Disneyland, LA, and San Diego
- A foodie paradise with a booming arts and entertainment scene
- Ready to Learn More? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out with questions or send your resume to: Linsey Beckner
- [2] References Visible links 1.