Ready to Elevate Your Career as an Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian in Chula Vista?
If you’re looking for an opportunity where your skills truly make an impact—and where your career can grow faster than ever—I’d love to share this exceptional Emergency & Critical Care Veterinarian role with you. Based in beautiful Chula Vista, California, this position offers an unbeatable mix of oceanfront living, sunshine, and access to a world-class emergency facility that’s pushing the boundaries of what ER medicine can be.
Why Chula Vista?
It’s one of Southern California’s most desirable coastal cities—offering vibrant culture, outdoor adventures, beautiful scenery, and a relaxed beach-town feel, all while being just minutes from San Diego. It’s an incredible place to build both a life and a career.
Who You Are
You’re an emergency clinician who brings both expertise and empathy to every case. You thrive in high-energy environments, you communicate with confidence, and you genuinely love being the person families turn to when their pets need help most.
You’ll be a great fit if you
• Hold a DVM or equivalent degree
• Live and breathe emergency and critical care medicine
• Enjoy team-driven environments and collaborative decision-making
• Maintain a positive, solutions-focused mindset
• Have strong skills or interest in soft-tissue emergency surgery
• Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients and colleagues
What You’ll Do
• Triage, stabilise, and treat urgent and emergent cases
• Perform comprehensive clinical exams and advanced diagnostics
• Create accurate, tailored treatment plans
• Carry out emergency surgical procedures and endoscopy
• Educate and support families during stressful moments
• Work closely with a highly skilled ECC team
• Maintain detailed medical records and provide phone guidance when needed
What Makes This Opportunity Extraordinary
This emergency hospital is purpose-built for ECC—modern, open, well-equipped, and designed to support clinicians with the tools they need to excel. The culture is warm, inclusive, and driven by a genuine commitment to supporting both patient care and team wellbeing.
You’ll enjoy an outstanding benefits package that includes:
• Competitive compensation, signing bonus, and performance incentives
• 401(k) with employer match
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage from day one
• Paid parental leave at full salary
• Unlimited ER-focused CE with a generous travel stipend
• Support for clinical student loan repayment
• Flexible scheduling to protect your work-life balance
• Relocation opportunities and clear avenues for career progression
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Access to leading-edge technology and beautifully designed ER facilities
• A diverse, supportive, team-first culture where your voice matters
If you’re ready to take your ECC career to the next level in one of California’s most sought-after coastal cities, I’d love to share more!
For a confidential conversation, reach out to me at emily@lloydandcowan.com or +44 2887 658068. Let's explore whether this could be the perfect next step for you!