Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Georgia; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement

Medical/dental/vision insurance

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pet discounts

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join a well-supported team delivering world-class medicine with advanced technology and compassionate care.

This full-time position provides 24/7 weekend coverage and overnight shifts, with opportunities for professional development in a collaborative culture that prioritizes fear-free techniques for cats and dogs.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in the United States
• Commitment to high medical standards and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care for cats and dogs.
• Collaborate with the team and mentor others.
• Utilize fear-free techniques whenever possible.
• Participate in continuing education and clinical studies

Skills

Emergency care

Team collaboration

Teaching others

Lifelong learner

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

Tools

Digital radiography

In-house lab

Ultrasound

Soft tissue surgery

Job description

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Animal Emergency Hospital Southeast 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

• An AAHA-accredited well-established emergency hospital that has served the Houston area for 30 years!
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including digital radiography, in-house lab, ultrasound, soft tissue surgery, and more!
• Our team is committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Schedule

• Full-Time schedule
• Our hospital is open 24/7 on Saturday and Sunday and from 6:00pm – 8:00am Monday – Friday
• Overnight emergency schedule will include 3 shifts per week

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing emergency care for cats and dogs

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

• Compensation negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs and bonuses.

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.

Learn more about the hospital here: Hospital Website

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.