Description

Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South | A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Location: Chula Vista, California
Up to $50 K Sign-On Bonus | Full-Time ER Role
Your next chapter in emergency medicine starts here.

You give everything to your patients - your time, your skill, your heart. At Pet Emergency & Specialty Center - South, 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 more than 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 PESC - South, you’ll experience the closeness of a supportive ER team with the backing and stability of a national network that’s fully invested in your growth.

Located in Chula Vista, our 24-hour hospital provides comprehensive emergency and critical care for the greater San Diego community. We manage everything from triage to advanced surgery, including GDVs, gastrotomies, and other emergency procedures. Recent technology additions - such as a new ultrasound unit and upcoming Ligasure vessel-sealing device - help us provide efficient, high-quality care.

We also partner closely with our sister Multi-Specialty & ER hospital in La Mesa, just 25 miles away, ensuring seamless collaboration and access to board-certified specialists.
Your Role: Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian

As an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian at PESC - South, you’ll join a collaborative, highly skilled ER team committed to patient-centered medicine.

You’ll work alongside experienced doctors and talented technicians who share your drive for excellence and compassion. This role includes managing hospitalized cases, performing emergency surgeries, and providing hands-on mentorship for newer clinicians.

You’ll have access to Thrive’s nationwide community of specialists and mentors, with robust opportunities for continuing education, leadership development, and career mobility across 400+ hospitals.
Life in San Diego County

Few places balance work and play like San Diego. Our hospital is minutes from the beach and downtown, and just a short drive to hiking, biking, or mountain adventures. Whether you unwind surfing at sunset or exploring weekend getaways, you’ll find your perfect rhythm here on the coast.
Compensation

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

Annual range: $190,000 - $230,000 base (dependent on experience, skill set, and location).
Additional compensation opportunities 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, 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.