Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Westbury in Westbury, Long Island NY 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 Westbury team- Level 1 Trauma Center with a high-acuity emergency and referral caseload
- True specialty support on-site (Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology) with real-time collaboration
- Exceptional ER support team, including experienced technicians and an ECC VTS
- Advanced diagnostics on site: 128-slice CT, 1.5T MRI, multiple ultrasounds (including ICU), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy
- Teaching hospital environment with rounds, case collaboration, and built-in mentorship
- Only specialty & emergency hospital on Long Island with a dedicated Social Worker supporting patients, clients, and care teams
Schedule- Full-Time
- Hours of Operation - 24 hours
Cases - Small / Companion animal focus ; some exotics
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
- Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary Range: $140,000 - 200,000. 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 (state), 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).
