Emergency Veterinarian

Marsveterinary; Norwalk (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian in Norwalk, Connecticut. The ideal candidate will work in a 24-hour emergency and multi-specialty practice providing outstanding care for pets in need. Responsibilities include handling emergency cases and overseeing critical care patients.

The role offers a competitive compensation package along with benefits like health insurance, a 401(k) plan, paid parental leave, and Continuing Education opportunities. Be part of a collaborative team dedicated to improving the lives of pets and pet owners.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in emergency veterinary care is preferred.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited veterinary school.
• State license to practice veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• See and treat a variety of emergency cases.
• Provide medical oversight to ICU, post-operative, and critical care patients.
• Utilize superior medical judgment in challenging situations.

Skills

Empathy

Medical judgment

Confidence

Leadership

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

VCA Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to work at our 24-hour emergency/multi-specialty practice in Norwalk, Connecticut.

We feature a state-of-the-art facility, a talented team of specialists, and a strong management team dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care and exceptional client service.

VCA VREC is located in Norwalk, CT. We are a short drive into New York City, New Haven, and Yale University, and approximately 3 hours from Boston. The rotating schedule will give you plenty of time each week to explore the beaches, hiking, biking, music, art and all the seasons of Southern New England.

Under the guidance of the hospital Medical Director and with the support of the Regional Medical Director, the Emergency Associate Veterinarian will see and treat a variety of emergency cases in addition to providing daytime, swing, or overnight medical oversight to ICU, post-operative and critical care patients. Our highly trained Technical staff provides excellent support for our large and diverse emergency caseload.

In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to save pets’ lives. 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.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Benefits

• 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 Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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