Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Metzger Animal Hospital is excited to offer a new structure for our emergency department! We are an 11- doctor (3 board-certified), dual AAHA-certified (general and referral) and ACVECC (level II) 24-hour hospital. Come join the largest, most advanced, compassionate, and progressive veterinary hospital in State College, Pennsylvania !

We are looking for Overnight Emergency Veterinarians currently.

New doctors, or “new to ER” veterinarians, can earn $150,000+ with an excellent ER mentorship program to get you started
More experienced veterinarians can earn $250,000+ total compensation with a variety of schedule options available
VCA Metzger Animal Hospital embraces innovations and we utilize an extensive array of cutting-edge diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment. These include a complete laboratory supervised by clinical pathologist Holly Brown DVM, PhD, DACP (Clinical Pathology), advanced imaging (digital x-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, color flow Doppler GE Logic ultrasound), canine rehabilitation center (underwater treadmill, rehab certified staff) and complete ER instrumentation (ventilators, 2 Oxygen cages, laparoscopy, endoscopy, Covidien Force Triad). We also have an approved residency program that offers a pathway to ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners) board certification.

State College, Pennsylvania is in beautiful central PA (halfway between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia) and home of Penn State University (PSU). We have a beautiful downtown area with shopping, dining, nightlife, arts, music, etc. There is easy access to outdoor activities with hiking trails, parks, skiing, festivals, lakes, etc. We also have lots of sporting events, concerts and performing arts. Fall weekends are full of energy and excitement with PSU football. We are a huge football town!

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates! As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.
• 100% paid professional liability coverage.
• 100% paid life insurance.
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance.
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.
  

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