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🥝 Locum Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals | Sacramento, United States | Posted June 27, 2026

Job Description

VCA **Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center (SVRC)** is seeking an experienced **Locum Emergency Veterinarian** to support our high‑volume, referral‑level emergency service on an **as‑needed basis** . This role is ideal for confident ER clinicians who thrive in a fast‑paced, collaborative specialty environment and are comfortable managing complex, high‑acuity cases.

**What You’ll Do**

**Provide emergency and critical care in a busy, multi‑specialty referral hospital**

+ Diagnose and treat acute or urgent medical/surgical emergency cases
+ Communicate clearly with clients and referring veterinarians during urgent situations
+ Collaborate closely with ER/ICU teams and on‑site specialists

**What We’re Looking For**

+ DVM or equivalent from an accredited program
+ Active California veterinary license in good standing (or ability to obtain)
+ Emergency or high‑volume practice experience required
+ Strong clinical judgment, eff...

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