Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Veterinarian

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Dallas (formerly Animal Diagnostic Clinic). You'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine and technology in a brand-new facility with 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

• Work alongside a dynamic and well-established group of skilled professionals and veterinary specialists in the following departments:
• 6 Oncologists
• 4 Internal Medicine Specialists
• 2 Cardiologists
• 1 Neurologist
• 3 Surgeons
• 3 Criticalists

• New Location- New Name We've relocated to a new state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance innovation, collaboration, and employee experience
• Our long-standing reputation in the community and our unique culture continues to define our success
• Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
• We are an active teaching hospital with a formal Internship and Externship programs.
• State of the art 25,000 sq ft hospital equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including two digital radiography suites, 64-slice CT, MRI, a Varian TrueBeam Edge radiation machine, endoscopy, fluoroscopy, digital cytology, an interventional surgical suite, multiple ultrasounds, and the only hemoperfusion unit in DFW.

Schedule

• As a new Emergency Department, we have created three different scheduling options that will be discussed during the interview process. Our intent is to find a schedule that meets the needs of our hospital and all of our emergency team while maintaining a strong quality of life by minimizing burnout risk.

Cases

• Our ER will strive for the highest level of triage care in DFW
• Doctors will have the ability to transfer appropriate cases to our specialty departments the next day
• We intend to serve all emergency cases from minor routine to critical ailments
• We anticipate a large population of our cases to be current VCA Dallas patients
• ER doctors will have the opportunity to perform a variety of emergent surgical procedures and will have the support of three board-certified surgeons

Who Do 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

• Up to $180,000 base salary. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Generous Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
• 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
• 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 Texas 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 or find us on social media.

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