Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California (or ability to obtain)
  • Commitment to practicing at the highest standard of veterinary medicine
  • Strong understanding of veterinary ethics
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency veterinary care for dogs and cats
  • Support and mentor fellow team members
  • Utilize advanced medical technology and facilities
  • Build trustful relationships with clients and associates
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid days for professional development
Full Job Description
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA West LA 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.

Schedule
  • Full-Time: three 12 hour shifts per week, mix of day, swing and night shifts
  • Hours of Operation: 24/7

Cases
  • Patient mix: dogs, cats

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
  • 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, Fidelity 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 hospital

If 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).

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