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182+ Emergency Medicine Jobs in California

Emergency Medicine positions in California with transparent pay, call schedules, and work-life balance ratings. No guessing — see everything before you apply.

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182+ Emergency Medicine Jobs in California Available Now

These 103 roles pay ~$250k median with 2.6/10 median work-life balance — use these as your benchmarks.

Veritas Veterinary Partners logo

Emergency Veterinarian- Tustin, CA

Veritas Veterinary Partners

VeterinarianTustin, CA
180k+
30+ days ago
Top 5%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

VCA Animal Hospitals logo

Emergency Veterinarian - Per Diem

VCA Animal Hospitals

VeterinarianRohnert Park, CA
598k-$780k
30+ days ago
Top 5%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Med America logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine

Med America

Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - Roseville, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianRoseville, CA
140k-$350k
1w ago
Top 5%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Med America logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine

Med America

Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine

Vituity logo

Physician - Moonlighter - Emergency Medicine - Imperial Valley Healthcare District

Vituity

Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine

Vituity logo

Physician - Emergency Medicine - Remote - Nationwide

Vituity

Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS logo

Nurse Practitioner - Nursing Admin, Full time, varied shift

KPC GLOBAL MEDICAL CENTERS

Nurse PractitionerRemote
61.24-$92.21 per hour
Top 25%

in Emergency Medicine (NP)

University of California, Irvine logo

Clinical Associate Physician- Emergency Medicine

University of California, Irvine

Above avg

in Emergency Medicine

Med America logo

Physician Fellow - Emergency Medicine (Family Medicine Trained)

Med America

Above avg

in Emergency Medicine

Alliance Animal Health logo

Emergency Veterinarian

Alliance Animal Health

VeterinarianSan Buenaventura (Ventura), CA
155k-$175k
3h ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian - Elk Grove, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianElk Grove, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - Santa Cruz, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianSanta Cruz, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian (Part Time) - San Bruno, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianSan Bruno, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian - Santa Cruz, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianSanta Cruz, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian - San Bruno, CA

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianSan Bruno, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG) logo

Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG)

VeterinarianSan Diego, CA
140k-$350k
3d ago
Top 10%

in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary)

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How California Compares for Emergency Medicine Pay

California against neighboring states and the top payers, from our own emergency medicine postings over the last 12 months — not a salary survey.

Median advertised
$211k
Pay rank
#25 of 40
Work-life balance
2.9/10 · #31
Open listings
274

Emergency Medicine roles in California advertise $24k below the $234k median across the 40 states we can measure, where Iowa leads at $463k.

Emergency Medicine median pay and work-life-balance score, California compared with neighboring states and the highest-paying states
StateMedian payvs CAWLBListings
California (this page)$211k2.9/10274
Iowa#1$463k+$252k3.1/1025
New Mexico#2$375k+$165k3.3/1019
Georgia#3$372k+$162k3.6/1062
Pennsylvania#4$366k+$155k3.7/10101
Nevadaborders$284k+$73k2.2/1016
Oregonborders$236k+$26k3.4/1022
Arizonaborders$190k−$21k2.6/1022

“borders” = shares a border with California; “#n” = national pay rank among the 40 measured states.

California Emergency Medicine

182+ emergency medicine positions in California

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Emergency Medicine Jobs in California: Salary, Outlook & Work-Life Balance

California offers a competitive market for healthcare professionals seeking emergency medicine jobs in california. With 182+ open positions and salaries ranging from $127K to $406K, clinicians have strong options for career growth and work-life balance.

Every listing is evaluated using WeekdayDoc's proprietary work-life balance scoring system. Emergency Medicine Jobs in California on this page have an average score of 4.2/10, with 10% offering remote work. This data helps clinicians quickly identify positions that match their lifestyle priorities without reading through hundreds of job descriptions.

Leading employers currently hiring for emergency medicine jobs in california include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Med America, Vituity, Veritas Veterinary Partners, and more. Positions span emergency medicine jobs california. New jobs are added daily as healthcare organizations expand their teams.

According to WeekdayDoc's Market Pulse — which tracks real-time compensation data from thousands of active job postings — the current median salary is $275K, trending up 7.8% over the past quarter. Explore salary trends and burnout data on our Market Pulse dashboard.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much do emergency medicine earn in California?

Listed emergency medicine in California on WeekdayDoc pay roughly $127K to $406K per year, with a median near $140K. Actual pay varies by specialty, setting, experience, and shift type — every listing shows its salary upfront.

Are there remote or hybrid emergency medicine jobs available?

Yes — about 10% of current emergency medicine listings offer remote or hybrid work. You can filter for telehealth and work-from-home options, and every listing shows its remote status before you apply.

Which emergency medicine jobs have the best work-life balance?

Every emergency medicine role on WeekdayDoc is scored for burnout risk using call schedule, weekend and night requirements, and remote flexibility. You can sort by work-life-balance score to surface the lowest-burnout roles first.

Who is hiring emergency medicine in California right now?

Employers currently hiring for emergency medicine roles include Veterinary Emergency Group (VEG), Med America, Vituity, Veritas Veterinary Partners, and others. WeekdayDoc aggregates verified openings from these and other organizations, refreshed daily.

How many emergency medicine jobs in california are available, and how often are they updated?

There are currently 182+ emergency medicine positions in California listed, with new roles added daily as employers post them. Create a free account to compare salaries and work-life-balance scores side by side, then apply directly.

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