Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, San Mateo, ...

Job Description: Our client is seeking an experienced emergency veterinarian to join a fast-paced, round-the-clock clinical environment that delivers urgent and critical care to small animal patients. This role is ideal for someone who thrives in high-acuity medicine, enjoys clinical problem-solving, and values working within a cohesive, experienced emergency team. The position offers consistent exposure to complex emergency and critical cases, supported by strong internal collaboration and access to advanced diagnostic resources. This opportunity is well suited to a clinician looking to build long-term professional stability while continuing to refine emergency medicine skills within a trusted clinical setting. In this position, your responsibilities will include: Providing emergency and urgent care treatment across a diverse small animal caseload Stabilising critical patients and managing emergency presentations independently Interpreting diagnostic results to guide rapid treatment decisions Collaborating closely with support staff to maintain efficient case flow Communicating clearly with referring practices and pet owners during high-pressure situations Qualifications Needed: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree or equivalent Eligibility for veterinary licensure within California Previous emergency or urgent care clinical experience Confidence working overnight, weekend, or rotating emergency schedules Strong clinical judgement and calm decision-making under pressure Package: Signing incentive offered as part of the total compensation structure Emergency-focused scheduling designed to allow extended consecutive time off Base compensation combined with performance-based earnings Paid continuing education with dedicated study allowances Professional development encouraged through case exposure and mentorship Comprehensive leave structure aligned with emergency workloads Access to modern diagnostic tools and emergency equipment Established support team with long-standing clinical experience Stability within a well-established emergency care environment

Created: 2026-03-04