Emergency Veterinarian - Riverside, California

Emergency Veterinarian – Animal Emergency Clinic, Grand Terrace, CA

Live where you can surf in the morning and snowboard in the afternoon.

Located in Southern California’s Inland Empire, Animal Emergency Clinic in Grand Terrace offers easy access to everything SoCal has to offer. We’re just 1 hour from the beaches, 1 hour to snowboarding in Big Bear, and within a short drive to LA, Anaheim, Riverside, and Redlands. Whether you're into outdoor adventures or city experiences, you get the best of both worlds.

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The Opportunity

Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) is seeking an experienced and team-oriented Emergency Veterinarian to join our expanding team. Our hospital is friendly, collaborative, and committed to providing high-quality emergency care with compassion and respect—for our patients, their families, and each other.

We currently operate overnight on weekdays (6pm–8am) and 24 hours on weekends, with a goal of becoming a 24/7 emergency hospital. We’re hiring for shifts across all 7 days, with a flexible schedule tailored to your lifestyle.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a highly competitive ProSal compensation model:

• Base salary: $220,000-$250,000 annually depending on experience

• Production: 24% of earnings

• Signing bonus: tailored packages available

• Relocation reimbursement available

• Continuing Education: $3,000 annually

• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k), and more

• Opportunity to participate in Ethos Discovery clinical trials and shape the future of veterinary medicine

What We’re Looking For

• Emergency Veterinarians with a strong interest and training in surgery

• Confident and capable of performing emergency surgical procedures (e.g., GDVs, hemoabdomens, foreign bodies)

• Comfortable in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment

• Open to working a variety of shifts as we expand to 24/7 coverage

About the Hospital

AEC is an AAHA-accredited emergency hospital that’s been serving the community since 1974. In 2017, we opened a modern, 10,000 sq. ft. facility built specifically for emergency care.

We offer:

• Full in-house diagnostic laboratory

• Anesthesiology and monitoring equipment

• Radiography, ultrasound suite, and therapeutic laser

• A highly collaborative, compassionate nursing team

• Access to the Ethos Veterinary Health network for collaboration, resources, and professional growth

• For Veterinarians who are passionate about research, you’ll have the unique opportunity to participate in Ethos Discovery Trials, a groundbreaking initiative that advances veterinary medicine through cutting-edge clinical research. By contributing to innovative studies that enhance diagnostic and treatment options, you’ll help shape the future of veterinary and human healthcare.

Why Grand Terrace?

This community offers a small-town feel with big-city access. Located between Riverside and Redlands, Grand Terrace is peaceful yet perfectly positioned. You're never far from:

• Surfing in Newport Beach

• Skiing or snowboarding in Big Bear Mountain

• Shopping and dining in Los Angeles

• Theme parks in Anaheim

Interested?

To learn more about this opportunity, contact Linsey Beckner at [email protected]