Veterinary Hospitalist

VCA Animal Hospitals; Chico (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

WOOF University CE

Job summary

VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center in California is seeking a Veterinary Hospitalist to provide medical care for hospitalized patients, manage treatment plans, and monitor progress while collaborating with the veterinary team. You may accept referrals and transfers, and help with emergency cases when the ER team is overwhelmed.

This role appeals to veterinarians who enjoy case management, collaboration, and continuity of care.

Qualifications

• DVM degree required; CA licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide medical care for hospitalized patients.
• Manage treatment plans and monitor progress.
• Collaborate with the veterinary team and accept referrals or transfers.
• Assist with emergency cases when the ER team is overwhelmed.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree

Job description

Join us as a Veterinary Hospitalist at VCA Valley Oak Veterinary Center 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.

As a Veterinary Hospitalist, you will provide medical care for hospitalized patients, manage treatment plans, and monitor progress while collaborating closely with the veterinary team. You will also have the opportunity to accept referrals and transfers from other hospitals. When the ER team is overwhelmed, the Treatment DVM may also assist with seeing emergency cases.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys case management, collaboration, and providing continuity of care to hospitalized patients.

Why join the team

• Experienced Team: 17 doctors, including specialists in Internal Medicine and Surgery.
• Advanced Technology: CT, digital radiology, ultrasound, endoscopy, and laparoscopy.
• Hands-free radiology
• Fear-Free accredited
• AAHA accredited

Schedule

• Flexible Options: Full-time, part-time, and weekend shifts available.
• 24/7 Hospital: Urgent Care services are available 7 days a week.

Cases

• Species: Primarily dogs, cats, and exotics.

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

• The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $240K.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k 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 CA, 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.

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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