Emergency Veterinarian

Emergency Doctor Position

VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (ASEC) is seeking an emergency doctor to join our team of specialists, which includes critical care, internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, radiology, and oncology. We offer exceptional service for our clients and our referring veterinarians, and promote a team mentality with a supportive work environment.

We pride ourselves on nurturing a strong team mentality in a positive, cooperative work environment. Our ECC team consists of three criticalists and eight other full-time emergency doctors. The department is also supported by an excellent, highly-qualified technical staff, a fantastic, hard-working client service group, and dedicated, experienced managers. We are interested in applicants with an interest in teaching, as we have a very strong rotating internship program as well as visiting extern students.

Our hospital is located in beautiful west Los Angeles!

VCA ASEC is just 15 minutes from the beaches, 20 minutes from hiking trails, and 90 minutes from winter skiing. The weather is outstanding with over 300 sunny days a year so there are plenty of recreational opportunities to enjoy when you are away from the hospital. As one of the largest, most dynamic, and most culturally diverse cities in the United States, L.A. and the surrounding area is an amazing place to live and work. If you're thinking about relocating but don't know much about our lovely area, the L.A. experience is such that there are neighborhoods to fit any lifestyle, all in one place.

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.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

• 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
• 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
• Up to 100% pet care discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term and long-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $150 to $225k. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.