Emergency Veterinarian

Veterinarian - ER Torrance, California


Description

Position at ACCESS South Bay

🩺 Emergency Veterinarian

ACCESS | A Thrive Pet Healthcare Partner
Location: ACCESS South Bay — Torrance, CA
Up to 60K Sign-On Bonus
Looking to fill Shifts Sunday-Thursday

Your next chapter in emergency medicine starts here.

You give everything to your patients — your time, your skill, your heart. At ACCESS South Bay, 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 ACCESS South Bay, you’ll experience the closeness of a local team backed by the stability and opportunity of a nationwide network that’s fully invested in your growth. ACCESS is a network of 24/7 multi-specialty hospitals throughout Southern California, providing emergency and specialty care in critical care, internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, neurology, and beyond. Our teams are supported by exceptionally trained staff — including multiple VTS technicians and dedicated technician trainers — who make high-quality, collaborative care possible every day.

We’re equipped with cutting-edge technology and innovative tools to support advanced diagnostics, treatment, and monitoring — because excellence requires investment.


Your Role: Emergency Veterinarian

As an Emergency Veterinarian at ACCESS South Bay, you’ll join a powerhouse team of specialists and ER clinicians who share your drive to save lives and support each other while doing it.

You’ll have access to a robust peer network, advanced training opportunities, and a supportive culture that encourages professional and personal balance. Thrive’s flexible scheduling options and mental health resources mean you can focus on doing what you love — without losing yourself in the process.

Through our nationwide network, you’ll also enjoy career mobility and customized learning pathways — including mentorship, CE courses, and leadership development programs designed to meet you where you are in your career.


Compensation

We offer a competitive, no-negative-accrual PROSAL model that rewards both your time and your talent.
💰 Annual range: 160K-220K (depending 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 Veterinary License in the state of employment (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 support
  • Continuing education stipends, CE PTO, and free learning through ThriveU
  • Career development pathways across 400+ hospitals nationwide

Plus, Thrive’s Medical Excellence & Education platform gives you access to 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 [email protected] 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.