Surgeon

Job ID: R-214459Company: VCA Animal HospitalsLocation: Mesa, Arizona, United States of AmericaEmployment type: full timeCategory: Veterinary SpecialistPosted: 2026-09-22

Join us as a board certified or residency trained   Surgeon at   VCA Animal Referral and Emergency Center of Arizona   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

• AAHA accredited 24-hour emergency/specialty hospital located in Mesa, AZ just outside of Phoenix

• One of the top veterinary specialty centers in the Southwest

• Specialty services include Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Radiology, Emergency Services,

• Successful rotating internship and specialty internships in surgery and internal medicine

• Dedicated diagnostic imaging team consists of three highly trained radiology technicians

• State-of-the-art, 18,000 sq. ft. facility features newly renovated 34 bed ICU with 2 Snyder oxygen cages, Newport E360 critical care ventilator, isolation unit, 12 patient telemetry system, several multi-parameter monitors

• Two Sound/Eklin DR systems, 64-slice CT, 1.5 Tesla MRI, Logiq 9 US, DRE monitors, Storz Video Endoscopy & C-arm fluoroscopy, newly designed minimally invasive surgical suite, USP 800 compliant oncology suite.

• Two high quality ultrasounds, a full range of endoscopy equipment

• Home to year-round professional baseball, football, basketball & hockey

• Close to the Red Rocks of Sedona, the cool pines of Flagstaff, the majesty of the Grand Canyon and the beaches of Mexico and San Diego

• Access to a network of specialists within VCA

Schedule

• Full or Part Time availability

Who we look for

• 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

• Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, 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, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match 

• 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 (state), or the ability to obtain

• Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification

• 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    or find us on social media.

For more information about this position, please contact   Camille Audet, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty   at camille.audet @vca.com   or View phone number on click.appcast.io.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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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If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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 ]]><