Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Mesa, AZ 85204In-Person
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Arizona, or the ability to obtain it
  • Commitment to high standards of medical ethics and practice
  • Experience in emergency or specialty veterinary care preferred

Responsibilities

  • Provide emergency care for dogs and cats
  • Utilize state-of-the-art veterinary technology
  • Collaborate with a multi-disciplinary team
  • Educate clients and veterinary staff about animal care
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development
  • Implement fear-free techniques when appropriate

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to health and well-being resources including mental health support
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Continuing education allowance and paid days off for CE
Full Job Description
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona. You will 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.

Why Join the Team
  • Our hospital is AAHA accredited
  • Dynamic group of skilled emergency and specialty veterinarians
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
  • We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography, 64slice CT, Logiq 9 US, a 1.5T MRI, Storz Video Endoscopy & C-arm fluoroscopy


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours
  • Full-time preferred but open to part-time
  • We offer 12 shifts a period
  • Rotation of swing and overnights available


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing specialty and emergency care for dogs and cats.
  • Our doctors handle a diverse range of emergency cases


Who do 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
  • Earning potential up to $200,000
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
  • Up to $20,000 available in choice of sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses
  • 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 Arizona, 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 here: Hospital Website

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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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