Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 162,000 - 198,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

401(k) with company match

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Dallas is seeking an emergency veterinarian to join a new, high‑volume ER team in a state‑of‑the‑art 25,000 sq ft hospital. You’ll work with multiple specialists and benefit from advanced imaging, interventional suites, and a teaching hospital culture.

The role offers a flexible schedule with three options, emphasis on work‑life balance, and opportunities for professional growth in a leading referral network. Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care to a diverse caseload.
• Perform emergent surgical procedures with support from board‑certified surgeons.
• Triages and manages cases to ensure rapid, high‑quality patient care.
• Collaborate with specialty departments and staff to transfer cases as needed.

Skills

Emergency medicine

Team collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Dallas (Formerly Animal Diagnostic Clinic). You’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine and technology in a brand-new facility with 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

• Work alongside a dynamic and well-established group of skilled professionals and veterinary specialists in the following departments:
• 6 Oncologists
• 4 Internal Medicine Specialists
• 2 Cardiologists
• 1 Neurologist
• 3 Surgeons
• 3 Criticalists
• New Location- New Name – We've relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance innovation, collaboration, and employee experience
• Our long-standing reputation in the community and our unique culture continues to define our success
• Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
• We are an active teaching hospital with a formal Internship and Externship programs.
• State of the art 25,000 sq ft hospital equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including two digital radiography suites, 64-slice CT, MRI, a Varian TrueBeam Edge radiation machine, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, digital cytology, an interventional surgical suite, multiple ultrasounds, and the only hemoperfusion unit in DFW.

Schedule

• As a new Emergency Department, we have created three different scheduling options that will be discussed during the interview process. Our intent is to find a schedule that meets the needs of our hospital and all of our emergency team while maintaining a strong quality of life by minimizing burnout risk.

Cases

• Our ER will strive for the highest level of triage care in DFW
• Doctors will have the ability to transfer appropriate cases to our specialty departments the next day
• We intend to serve all emergency cases from minor routine to critical ailments
• We anticipate a large population of our cases to be current VCA Dallas patients
• ER doctors will have the opportunity to perform a variety of emergent surgical procedures and will have the support of three board-certified surgeons

Who do 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

• Up to $180,000 base salary. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Generous 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 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

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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 Texas 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 www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here: Hospital Website (http://vcahospitals.com/animal-diagnostic-clinic-dallas)

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