Emergency Veterinarian (Overnight)

VCA Animal Hospitals; Littleton (CO); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses

Job summary

VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital is hiring an Emergency Veterinarian to join a 24/7 ER team in Colorado. The hospital provides world‑class medicine, technology, and a collaborative culture with plenty of support.

Annual salary starts at $140,000–$150,000, with sign‑on/relocation bonuses and a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, and a 401(k) plan. This role emphasizes fear‑free techniques and ongoing professional growth.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an AVMA‑accredited program.
• Current license to practice in Colorado or ability to obtain one.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Education

DVM degree

Colorado license in good standing or eligibility

Commitment to high standard of medicine and ethics

Job description

• Full-Time schedule (overnights)

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital 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

• AAHA accredited hospital with GP, specialty, and emergency all under one roof!
• Our 14-doctor hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services,

including digital radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, laparoscopy, ortho surgery, and more!

• We are committed to using fear‑free techniques when possible
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach

Schedule

• Full-Time schedule (overnights)
• Our hospital is open 24/7, with our ER doctors averaging 14-hour shifts (3 days on, followed by 7 days off)

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs
• Emergency services

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. Annual salary starting at $140,000 - $150,000.

• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available

Health & Well‑being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401(k) 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 Colorado, 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: VCA Deer Creek Animal Hospital

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