Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.Why join the team
Team (number of doctors, care team per doctor, etc.) – optional, if you have the info and want to put it
Emergency and Critical Care Units – dedicated spaces for emergency stabilization, triage and ICU level care
State-of-the-art facility and technology allows multi-specialty emergency veterinary hospital to deliver rapid, precise and comprehensive care to patients while optimizing efficiency, collaboration and outcomes across various specialties.
Specialized Treatment Rooms – separate areas for surgery, internal medicine, oncology, cardiology, neurology and other specialties
Surgical Suites – fully equipped operating rooms with sterile environments for soft tissue, orthopaedic and neurological procedures. Ventilators and anesthetic monitoring systems.
Imigina and Diagnostic Areas – advanced imagining to include, ultrasounds, echocardiography, CT, MRI, fluoroscopy for advanced diagnostics, endoscopy and laparoscopy
Laboratory – in house labs for blood work, cytology and microbiology
Comfort and Recovery Areas – climate controlled wards including ICU kennels, oxygen therapy cages and temperature regulated incubators.
Isolation & Containment Wards – Designated rooms for infectious disease control
Pharmacy & Medication Storage – In-house pharmacy for rapid access to emergency drugs and specialty medications.
Hands-free radiology
Fear-Free accredited or Fear Free Certified associates when possible
AAHA accredited
Schedule
Full-Time
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Cases
Small animals
Who we look for
People obsessed with pets and their care
Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust
Total RewardsAs a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:Compensation
The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $200,000.
Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
About VCAVCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.Learn more about the hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/emergency)If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com