Description

Join us as an Urgent Care Veterinarian at VCA Central Animal Hospital 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

• Join our team of 3 seasoned DVMs
• Robust support team that includes 4 full-time RVTs
• We take pride in our unique approach to veterinary urgent care medicine and enjoy working as a team to treat sick and injured pets.
• Opportunity to work with exotics if desired
• Safety focused practice with hands free radiology and fear free trained staff
• Ultrasound with color doppler, Digital Dental Radiographs, therapeutic lasers and STORZ endoscope
• Full anesthetic monitoring capability with capnography
• AAHA-accredited
• Hybrid hospital

Schedule

• Full - time rotating shifts and weekends
• Hours of Operation Monday - Friday 9a-8p, Sunday - Saturday

Cases

• Patient mix: dog, cat, reptiles, pocket pets, avian, etc. 

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 $140,000 to $180,000.
• $20,000 sign-on bonus
• 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 companymatch 
• 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
   

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