Emergency Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Lawndale (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation/sick days

401(k)

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (AVCC) in Lawndale, California, is seeking an experienced relief Emergency Veterinarian to join our busy Emergency Department within a multi-specialty referral hospital.

Our team collaborates with boarded specialists in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology, and values proactive client communication and compassionate care for pets in need. We offer a strong benefits package and opportunities for professional growth.

Qualifications

• Experienced in emergency veterinary medicine.
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients.
• Comfort working with boarded specialists and a multi-doctor team.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care in a busy Emergency Department.
• Collaborate with boarded specialists across Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology.
• Deliver compassionate care to pets and clear communication to clients.

Job description

Job Description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (AVCC) is a multi-specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital serving pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Southern California. Our practice is located in Lawndale, California - “the heart of the south bay”.

We are seeking experiencedrelief Emergency Veterinarian to join our busy Emergency Department. As a specialty referral hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients and clients. Our multi-doctor practice provides premiere care in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology. We are seeking emergency doctors who can help grow our emergency practice to the same level as our other specialties.If you are passionate about emergency medicine, enjoy having the support and assistance of boarded specialists, excel at client communication and providing compassionate care to pets in need, then this is the practice for you.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

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.