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Urgent Care Veterinarian

$150k

Thrive Pet Healthcare

Description


Urgent Care Veterinarian

Pet Urgent Care

La Mesa, California


About You

This is a fantastic opportunity for a general practice veterinarian eager to tackle more complex cases, or an emergency veterinarian seeking a more predictable schedule and manageable workload.

In this role, you'll make a meaningful difference in the lives of your patients, clients, and colleagues!

From delivering reliable walk-in, outpatient care for pets with non-life-threatening conditions that still need to be seen by a veterinarian as soon as possible.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to relieve pressure from our local and busy ER hospitals, help our referring veterinary community, and provide exceptional service to pet parents.

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.
About The Hospital

Pet Urgent Care is located in La Mesa , California focusing on :
  • Minor emergencies that are not life-threatening such as lacerations, limping/painful pets, hypersensitivity reactions, vomiting and/or diarrhea without significant dehydration, ear infections causing discomfort, urinary tract infections, laceration repair, non-obstructed FLUTD/FUS patients, etc.
  • Cases that are referred to by general practice veterinarians because they are unable to see them in a timely manner and fit within the scope of care we provide.
Our hospital has a collaborative team and a pet-loving community . We pride ourselves on integrity, trust, safety, inclusion, and compassion . Teamwork and team education are all equally important.


The Urgent Care department has been designed to meet a key need in our community and hospital. We aim to provide efficient, compassionate care to patients with non-critical conditions so that they receive great care without the wait! In the Urgent Care department, we offer walk-ins and appointments for varies conditions. We stay in close contact with the primary veterinarians to ensure those patients return for ongoing care with their family vet.


We are open Tuesday - Sunday , 1 0 :00 a m - 8 :00 pm.


Serving La Mesa, El Cajon, Del Cerro, San Carlos, Spring Valley, Lemon Grove, Mount H elix


Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you'll be backed by our coast-to-coast support . Thrive's full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets' health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader.


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:
  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive health benefits
  • Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
  • Paid parental and purr-ental leave
  • Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
  • Personalized care for every family-forming journey
  • 401(k) match
  • Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
  • Student loan management tools and assistance
Thrive's Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!


To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at View email address on click.appcast.io .


Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time 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.


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.
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