About this opportunity
VCA Animal Hospitals lists this Emergency Veterinarian opportunity in san diego, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Animal Specialty Group 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 team
12,000 square foot remodeled facility offering 3 operating rooms, 10 exam rooms, 4 large treatment areas, a dedicated feline ward, centralized ICU for critically ill hospitalized patients, isolation ward with exterior access and two x-ray suites.
State of the art equipment including 16-slice CT scanner complete with power-injector, 1.5 T MR, C-arm fluoroscopy, video endoscopy, telemetry EKG, a NOVA point-of-care unit, in-house CBC and serum chemistry, 2 teaching microscopes, viscoelastic coagulation monitoring, 3 ultrasound machines, and high-flow nasal oxygen insufflation.
Specialties include emergency and critical care, internal medicine, boarded surgeons, oncology, radiology and neurology.
Opportunity to join a robust teaching facility that offers a challenging rotating internship program, clinical rotations for visiting 3rd and 4th year veterinary students and we host regular didactic rounds, formal journal club and regular CE extents with our base of referral veterinarians in attendance.
Schedule
Full-Time, seeking a candidate who is open to working nights
Hours of Operation: 24/7
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)
401(k) 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
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
About VCA
VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.
VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at or find us on social media.
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).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
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Worksite address
san diego, CA, 92189, US
Who can apply
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