Relief ER Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 170,000 - 243,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc. is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian for relief work in a 15-doctor specialty/hybrid hospital. This ER role supports weekends, nights, and time-off requests, with 10‑hour day/evening shifts available intermittently and no overnight shifts.

You will use sound medical judgment, empathy, and confidence to heal pets and build client trust. The hospital offers a broad network, CE opportunities, and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• ER veterinarian with weekend and night experience.
• Ability to provide care without overnight shifts.
• Relief coverage for ER team during weekends/nights.

Responsibilities

• Provide ER care during weekend and night shifts.
• Support time-off coverage for ER team.

Skills

ER experience

Relief work

Weekend coverage

Education

DVM/VMD

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team for relief work. We are a 15 doctor specialty/hybrid hospital that provides services 7 days a week. We are seeking an experienced ER veterinarian to support our ER team for weekends, nights and time off requests. 10 hr day evening./shifts available on an an intermittent relief basis. No overnight shifts

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.

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.

Salary $150/hr

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, and 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