Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center | A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Location: Norwalk, California
Up to $50K Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time | Day & Overnight Shifts Available
Your next chapter in emergency medicine starts here.

You give everything to your patients - your time, your skill, your heart. At Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we see that. We believe in you, your craft, and the impact you make every single day. That’s why we’re here to support you - with a community of peers, a wealth of resources, and the tools you need to practice your very best medicine.
Who We Are

Thrive Pet Healthcare is a community of over 400 hospitals nationwide, connected by a shared mission: to help people and pets thrive together. Our strength comes from our diversity, collaboration, and compassion. We celebrate wins, rally through challenges, and laugh often - because this work is serious, but joy belongs in it too.

At Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center, you’ll experience the closeness of a supportive, local team - with the stability, growth opportunities, and community that come from being part of Thrive Pet Healthcare’s nationwide network. We’re a 24-hour emergency facility in the heart of Norwalk, California, providing comprehensive emergency and referral services, including surgery, digital radiology, ultrasonography, and more. Our integrated, team-based approach allows for seamless collaboration across cases, ensuring our patients receive the highest level of care possible.
Your Role: Emergency Veterinarian

As an Emergency Veterinarian at Crossroads Animal Emergency & Referral Center, you’ll join a dynamic, multi-doctor ER team dedicated to delivering exceptional medicine and compassionate care.

You’ll have access to a network of experienced specialists and medical leaders ready to collaborate, share knowledge, and champion your professional growth. You’ll also work alongside a highly trained support staff who share your passion for patient care and teamwork.

Our hospital offers advanced tools and technology to support complex diagnostics and treatments - empowering you to practice cutting-edge, evidence-based emergency medicine. We’re seeking a doctor who values collaboration, communication, and community - and who thrives in a fast-paced, high-acuity ER setting.
Compensation

We offer a competitive, no-negative-accrual PROSAL model that rewards both your time and your talent.

Annual range: $160,000-$250,000 (dependent on experience, skill set, and location).
Additional compensation opportunities are available through production and shift differentials.
Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent
• Active California Veterinary License (or eligibility prior to start)
• Active DEA license or eligibility

Our Benefits - Because You Deserve to Thrive

We take care of the people who care for pets. Our benefits are designed around you - your health, your family, your finances, and your future.

Highlights include:

• Paid time off, including 8 weeks of paid parental leave and bereavement leave for both pets and humans
• Pet perks - free exams and discounts at all Thrive locations
• Subsidized child, adult, and pet care support
• Comprehensive mental health benefits - therapy, coaching, and 24/7 access
• Continuing education stipends, CE PTO, and free learning through ThriveU
• Career development pathways across 400+ hospitals nationwide

Plus, Thrive’s Medical Excellence & Education platform connects you with specialty boards, clinical research committees, mentorship programs, and more - because your growth is our priority.
Join Us

Ready to grow your career where collaboration, compassion, and innovation thrive? Apply today or email ERRecruiting@thrivepet.com to start the conversation.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate diversity and individuality - in our teams, our clients, and our care. We’re proud to foster a workplace where everyone belongs.