Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals, Inc

Pacific Grove (CA)

On-site

USD 203,000 - 276,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Paid Vacation
Sick Days
401(k)
Pet Discounts

Job summary

VCA Ocean View Animal Hospital in Pacific Grove, California, is seeking a Relief Veterinarian to join a cohesive, tenured team. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to spend time in a hospital before committing to a full-time position.

Compensation is competitive at $1,300 per 8-hour shift, with a comprehensive benefits package available. You will provide compassionate medical care with strong clinical judgment while supporting the hospital’s growth and client relationships.

Job description

VCA Ocean View Animal Hospital located in Pacific Grove, California is looking for an Relief Veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine with a cohesive, tenured team!

A relief position is perfect if you are looking for a high level of flexibility, or if you are in search of longer term opportunities and want to spend some time in a hospital prior to making a full time commitment. We offer a variety of compensation packages and benefits for our relief doctors, and consider them an essential member of our support network. We offer competitive compensation: $1,300 per 8-hour shift.

In this position you will 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.

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

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