Description

Emergency Veterinarian

Long Beach Animal Emergency | A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Location: Long Beach, California
Up to $50 K Sign-On Bonus
Full-Time | All Shifts Available
Your next chapter in emergency medicine starts here.

You give everything to your patients - your time, your skill, your heart. At Long Beach Animal Emergency, 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 Long Beach Animal Emergency, you’ll feel the warmth and openness of a local team backed by the reliability and growth opportunities of a nationwide network that’s fully invested in your success.

We’re a 24-hour emergency hospital providing urgent and critical care to the greater Long Beach community. Located just over a mile from the beach, our hospital offers a supportive, fast-paced environment where collaboration and clinical excellence go hand-in-hand.
Your Role: Emergency Veterinarian

As an Emergency Veterinarian at Long Beach Animal Emergency, you’ll join a team of dedicated professionals passionate about providing top-tier medical care with compassion and respect.

You’ll collaborate with skilled technicians and experienced veterinarians who value teamwork and integrity. Thrive’s connected hospital network means you’ll also have access to specialists and clinical mentors who support your growth, well-being, and professional aspirations.

We’re looking for doctors who thrive in a dynamic, supportive environment - where open communication, clinical excellence, and patient-centered care define every shift.
Compensation

We offer a competitive, no-negative-accrual PROSAL model that rewards both your time and your talent.
Annual range: $165,000-$230,000 base (dependent on experience, shift mix, 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, 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.