Emergency Veterinarian

Valley Animal Medical Center is a state-of-the-art 10-doctor emergency hospital that has been in the community for over 20 years and is continuing to grow and flourish. Our 10,000 square foot facility boasts a team of approximately 65 support staff and doctors, all dedicated to our mission “Where Your Pets’ Health is our Top Priority and Excellent Service is our Goal.” We have a collaborative, team approach to medicine and are proud to be the premier provider of veterinary emergency services in the Coachella Valley. Our facility includes a CT Scanner, continuous EKG monitoring, Doppler BP, ultrasound, in-house laboratory equipment including CBC, chemistry, coagulation testing, endoscopy (gastroenteritides, colonoscopy, bronchoscopy, rhinos copy, and autoscopy), laparoscopy, tonometry, digital radiography; electrocautery, a full complement of soft tissue and orthopaedic surgical equipment and much more! As the only small animal emergency clinic within 100 miles, we have a unique caseload and opportunity to serve our community.

Why is Indio, CA for you?

Valley Animal Medical Center is in Indio, CA, about two hours east of Los Angeles, set in the picturesque Coachella Valley. Indio boasts spectacular panoramas with distant foothills, soft blue skies, year-round sun, and easy access to world-class golf courses, polo, tennis, and fantastic hiking. Known as the “City of Festivals,” Indio has annual festivals that celebrate everything from hot air ballooning and local arts to music including such noteworthy events as the Coachella Music Festival Stagecoach Music Festival. Neighbouring cities include Palm Springs, Rancho Mirage, and Palm Desert, all known for an amazing array of dining, spas, and exciting and eclectic events. Looking for a weekend away? You are within a 2-3 hour drive of skiing, hiking, and boating at Big Bear Lakes or surfing, paddle boarding, and kayaking in the beautiful waters of the Pacific Ocean. Looking to explore California’s up-and-coming wineries? Temecula is a short 1.5-hour drive away. If exploring nature’s treasures is your thing, the mystical Joshua Tree National Park is just an hour drive up the road.

Living in Southern California does not have to include sitting for hours in traffic and a prohibitive housing market! Discover the fabulous lifestyle that the Coachella Valley has to offer you and your family.

In order to meet our growing community’s needs, we are looking for primary receiving emergency doctors as well as hospitality, with all shifts available. Choose your path! This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to grow, be supported, and work within a large emergency hospital. The schedule is a combination of day or night and swing shifts, with rotating holiday and weekend schedules.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $64,000 to $240,000.