Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Bakersfield Veterinary Hospital 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- We have a robust team of 11 doctors, 40 veterinary assistants, 12 registered veterinary technicians, 14 receptionists, 11 kennel assistants, 3 janitorial team members, a dedicated pharmacy assistant, and 5 members of management.
- Facilities/technology: 7 exam rooms, an overnight sleeping room, digital radiographs, dental radiographs, ligasure, ultrasound, 2 oxygen chambers, a dedicated surgical suite, a dedicated dental suite, we offer boarding services
- Hands-free radiology strongly encouraged
- AAHA accredited
- Board certified cardiologist, criticalists, and dermatologists that visit our clinic at least once per month seeing cases.
- VCA Bakersfield has been in operations since 1929.
- Opportunity to see a large variety of cases as VCA Bakersfield is the only 24/7 emergency hospital in the area
- Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
Schedule- Full-Time, Part-Time, Rotating (put specifics if you have a specific one to fill) Overnights, swings, and weekends.
- Hours of Operation: 24 hours
Cases 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 $180,000.
- 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
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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
Learn more about the hospitalIf you are a current associate, you 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).
