Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$90K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent program
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in NY, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics
  • Experience in emergency and critical care preferred
  • Strong communication and teamwork skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency care for small and companion animals
  • Utilize on-site diagnostics for rapid decision making
  • Collaborate with specialists in complex cases
  • Maintain quality care in a high-case volume environment
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and team members
  • Mentor and support veterinary staff as part of a collaborative team
  • Engage in continuous education and professional development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Innovative mental health resources including Headspace app
  • 401(k) plan with company matching
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Opportunities to participate in Clinical Studies program
Full Job Description
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Katonah Bedford 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 Katonah Bedford team
  • 24/7 true ER service with a wide range of emergency and critical cases
  • On-site diagnostics and monitoring to support fast, high-level ER decision-making
  • Work alongside on-site specialists (surgery, internal medicine, oncology, etc.) for complex cases
  • Busy, varied case flow that keeps ER skills sharp and days interesting
  • Strong, experienced ER nursing and support team on every shift
  • Well-known, high-demand emergency referral hospital serving the Westchester / NYC area


Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
  • Hours of Operation: 24/7


Cases
  • Small / Companion animal focus


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 Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
  • 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 equivalency program
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in NY, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


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).

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