Emergency Veterinarian - Riverside, California
Animal Emergency Clinic
Job Description
Emergency Veterinarian – Animal Emergency Clinic, Grand Terrace, CA
Work Where Adventure Awaits
Join our team of dedicated ER Veterinarians at Animal Emergency Clinic (AEC) in Grand Terrace, CA, where your career growth and work-life balance come first. While the hospital is at the center of your professional journey, your time off puts you within easy reach of some of the best that California (and beyond) has to offer:
🌴 Coastal Escapes – Just a short drive to Huntington, Laguna, and Newport beaches.
⛰️ Mountain Retreats – Big Bear and Lake Arrowhead are perfect for hiking, skiing, and weekend getaways.
🎢 Theme Park Fun – Disneyland, Knott’s Berry Farm, and Universal Studios are practically in your backyard.
🍷 Wine Country – Explore the award-winning vineyards of Temecula Valley.
🌵 Southwest Adventures – Palm Springs, Joshua Tree, Las Vegas, and even Arizona is an easy road trip away.
At AEC, you’ll build your ER career in a supportive, collaborative environment—and when the shift ends, adventure begins.
✨ Lifestyle Perks Tailored to You ✨
We know every veterinarian recharges in their own way, so we make it easy to enjoy life outside of work. Whether that’s:
- A Disney or Universal annual pass 🎢
- An Epic or Ikon Ski Pass for Big Bear ⛷️
- A Temecula wine club membership 🍷
- Or something else that fits your hobbies and passions 🎨 🎸 🚴
We’ll work with you to design a perk that makes sense for you.
Because here, your well-being matters just as much as your career.
Watch our video here!
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.
🏙️ Downtown Riverside – Just minutes from Grand Terrace, Downtown Riverside offers historic charm, cultural gems, and a vibrant food scene. Stroll through the Mission Inn Hotel & Spa, enjoy craft breweries and restaurants, and catch a show at the Fox Performing Arts Center. Each winter, the city transforms into a holiday wonderland during the Festival of Lights, one of the nation’s largest light displays, drawing visitors from across California with millions of sparkling lights, live music, and festive celebrations.
Interested?
To learn more about this opportunity, contact Linsey Beckner at linsey.beckner@ethosvet.com