Emergency Veterinarian, Hospitalist

VCA Veterinary Specialists of the Valley is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian Hospitalist to complement our talented team in Woodland Hills, California. The shifts would be a combination of Day and Swing.

Are you passionate about delivering quality, compassionate health care to animals who require comfort right away? Do you want to be part of a newly remodeled practice that delivers an atmosphere of well-being to their associates as much as to their patients? We are looking for individuals with experience who enjoy supporting advanced medicine with a unified, supportive like-minded team and cohesive hospital leadership.

Our practice offers a full complement of specialty services in virtually all veterinary disciplines, including Emergency and Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Surgery. We are proud to be recognized as a VECCS Level II facility and an ACVECC Level III Veterinary Trauma Center, as well as being AAHA-accredited. You would be practicing your best medicine in a new and improved building which is well-equipped with both MRI and CT, full endoscopy capabilities, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, telemetry, and full in-house lab capabilities.


We are located just 15 minutes from excellent canyon hiking trails, 30 minutes to the beautiful beaches of Malibu and only a few short hours to mountain towns to enjoy snow in the winter. On Ventura Boulevard there are lively social spaces, great shopping and delicious food options making our location in Woodland Hills a unique, vibrant destination in the valley. One can choose from a variety of places to live, with affordable housing and great schools both available in the area.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $170,000 to $220,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Why choose VCA?

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

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing 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 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

If you are a current associate, you 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.