VCA West LA

Veterinary Medicine

EmergencyVeterinarian

$80–80k Los Angeles, California, United States FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

Neural analysis suggests this role is
optimal for Mid+ candidates.

The Brief

“Emergency Veterinarian at VCA West LA. Skills: Emergency veterinary care, Critical care, Specialty medicine. Provide emergency veterinary care. Diagnose patient conditions”

What You'll Achieve.

Provide world-class medicine; Achieve best outcomes

Industry & Context.

Veterinary Medicine
Problems you'll solve

Diagnose complex cases; Develop treatment strategies

Eligibility Requirements

Mix of shifts, 24/7 operation

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, Licensure to practice in California, Commitment to highest standard of medicine

Nice to Have

Fear Free Certified, AAHA accredited

What You'll Do.

Provide emergency veterinary care

Diagnose patient conditions

Develop treatment plans

Perform surgical procedures

Administer medications

Monitor patient vitals

Collaborate with veterinary team

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

World-class medicine team; Talented team members

Communication Scope

Client communication

Full Job Description

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA West LA 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_** * Referral center, primary care and teaching hospital with 24-hour emergency services * Largest specialty hospital in the area with 42,000 sq ft * 19 exam rooms, 9 surgery suites, 2 medical procedure rooms, MRI, CT, oncology suite, radiation oncology suite and dedicated anesthesia technical department. * Specialties include Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Cardiology, Dentistry, Oncology and Anesthesia. * Fear Free Certified associates when possible * AAHA accredited ** _Schedule_** * Full-Time: three 12 hour shifts per week, mix of day, swing and night shifts * Hours of Operation: 24/7 ** _Cases_** * Patient mix: dogs, cats ** _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 $80,000 to $180,000. * Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. * This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. Health & Well-being * Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) * 401k retirement savings plan with company match * Healt

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