Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

Job description:

Global Veterinary Careers is partnering with a well-established 24/7 emergency veterinary hospital in Poway, CA. The hospital is seeking a Full-Time Overnight Emergency Veterinarian to join its dedicated after-hours critical care team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity environment and enjoys making a life-saving impact during overnight and weekend shifts.

The emergency service operates year-round, providing urgent and critical medical care to dogs, cats, and exotic pets when primary care clinics are closed. You’ll work closely with experienced technicians and support staff who are committed to delivering high-quality care with compassion and professionalism.

The practice is proud to offer:

· A true emergency and critical care role with ownership of overnight patient management
· Collaborative team of experienced emergency clinicians and support staff
· Modern emergency facilities equipped for diagnostics, urgent surgery, and life-saving interventions
· A varied and challenging caseload that builds strong emergency medicine skills
· A culture that values teamwork, clinical excellence, and compassionate client communication

The Location:

This role is based in Poway, part of the greater San Diego area — a vibrant region known for its beautiful weather, outdoor lifestyle, and diverse cultural offerings. The area offers easy access to beaches, mountains, parks, and a wide range of dining and entertainment options, making it an excellent place to work and live.

The Role

As an Overnight Emergency Veterinarian, you will:

· Provide urgent and emergency medical care to pets presenting during overnight hours
· Triage, diagnose, and stabilize critical cases
· Perform emergency surgical procedures when needed
· Manage hospitalized patients overnight, including life-saving treatments and monitoring
· Collaborate closely with technicians and support staff
· Communicate treatment plans and updates to pet owners during stressful situations
· Maintain accurate and timely medical records

The Benefits

For the right candidate and depending on experience, the practice offers:

· Competitive salary range of approximately $200,000–$250,000, based on experience
· Lucrative quarterly production plan without deficit carryover
· Generous sign-on bonus and relocation assistance (where applicable)
· Paid Time Off (PTO)
· Continuing Education allowance and CE PTO
· Health, dental, and supplemental insurance options
· Paid parental leave
· 401(k) with match and financial resources support
· Reimbursement for state license, DEA license, and professional association dues
· Employee assistance program and mental health resources

To be considered for this position, you must have the following:

· DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
· Active state veterinary license (or ability to obtain)
· DEA registration (or ability to obtain)
· Confidence and experience in emergency medicine and procedures
· Ability to work overnight Friday through Sunday shifts
· Excellent communication skills and ability to work calmly under pressure

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers who operate as an employment business and placement agency. We have a growing number of emergency, general practice, and specialty roles worldwide — if you’d like a more detailed conversation about how we can support your career, please get in touch!