Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k retirement Savings with company 


Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals in California is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. You will apply your superior medical judgment with empathy, confidence, and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.

We offer a collaborative environment with 9 doctors, 4 RVTs and 18 veterinary assistants, plus access to Digital Dental Radiology, digital radiology, ultrasound, EMR, and therapeutic lasers. AAHA-accredited and open 7 days a week with overnight care.

Qualifications

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

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.

Why join the team

• Opportunity to collaborate with 9 doctors, 4 RVTs & 18 veterinary assistants
• Digital Dental Radiology, digital radiology, ultrasound (diagnostic), EMR, Cold or Therapeutic Lasers
• AAHA-accredited

Schedule

• Full‑Time or Part‑Time, weekends & overnight shift required
• Open 7 days a week from 7am to midnight. We offer overnight care

Cases

• Dogs & cats

Who we look for

• 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

Compensation

• Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. 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. Salary range listed is based on a part‑time and full‑time work week.

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 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

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.