Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid Arizona veterinary license or ability to obtain one
  • Demonstrated commitment to high standards in veterinary medicine
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team-oriented environment
  • Strong communication skills for client and team interactions

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive emergency care for dogs and cats
  • Utilize advanced veterinary technology including digital radiography and ultrasound
  • Implement fear-free techniques for patient handling
  • Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team in a supportive environment
  • Educate clients on pet care and wellness

Benefits

  • AAHA-accredited facility ensuring high standards
  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources
  • 401k plan with company matching
  • Generous paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and opportunities for professional development
  • Employee pet discounts
  • Flexible scheduling with both part-time and full-time options
Full Job Description
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA McCormick Ranch Animal Hospital and Emergency Center. 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
  • Our hospital is AAHA-accredited
  • Work alongside a dynamic group of skilled professionals
  • 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 to ultrasound.


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours
  • Full-time preferred but open to part-time
  • We can offer either 10- or 12-hour shifts
  • Rotating weekends


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Routine wellness to involved medical cases


Who do we look for
  • People dedicated to pets and their care
  • Engaged 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.
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
  • 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 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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