Locum Emergency Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid vacation

Sick days

401(k)

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley in Woodland Hills, California, is seeking Locum Emergency Veterinarians to join our team.

As an ER doctor, you will work with eight board-certified specialists and a skilled staff to deliver compassionate care to pets, coordinate with referring clinics, and participate in a supportive, client-focused environment. We offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER veterinary care with primary case responsibility.
• Collaborate with eight board-certified specialists to optimize patient outcomes.
• Coordinate with referring clinics and supervise transfers to specialty services.

Job description

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley (VCA VSV), is a steadily expanding, Emergency and Specialty hospital group in Woodland Hills, California.

We are looking for Locum Emergency Veterinarians to join our team.

As an ER doctor at VCA VSV, you will have the full support of our eight board certified specialists. Our specialists will work side‑by‑side with you in a collaborative and encouraging manner to ensure the best outcome for our patients. Our specialties include Critical Care (2), Internal Medicine (2), Oncology (2), and Surgery (3).

Our location is staffed by a progressive team of ER doctors and a highly skilled group of RVTs, VTSs and Assistants. Our ER doctors have primary case responsibility communicating closely with referring clinics, as well as coordinate consultations and transfers to specialty services.

Our management philosophy is centered around customer service, whether our customer is our patient, the owner or our referring veterinarian. Our mission to exceed client expectations fosters a team/customer focused/patient care oriented environment with encouraged collaborative decision making. Our goal is to empower our staff to be fully engaged on the ER floor providing the best care/service possible. With over 100 employees total, VCA VSV has a highly-dedicated administration team.

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.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

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 employees 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).

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.