Relief Veterinarian

VCA Veterinary Emergency Service / Veterinary Specialty Center (VCA VES/VSC), is a steadily expanding, Emergency and Specialty hospital group in the Madison, Wisconsin area, looking for Emergency Veterinarians to join our team. As an ER doctor at VCA VES/VSC, you will have the full support of our eight board certified specialists. Our specialists will work side-by-side with you in a collaborative and encouraging manner to ensure the best outcome for our patients. Our specialties include Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, and Oncology.


Our three locations (Middleton, Madison, Janesville) are staffed by a progressive team of ER doctors and a highly skilled group of CVTs and Assistants. In addition, VCA VES/VSC engages several Client Care Coordinators and numerous Customer Service Representatives to help manage communication and financial aspects leaving you to focus on patient care. Our ER doctors have primary case responsibility communicating closely with referring clinics, as well as coordinate consultations and transfers to specialty services. Our ER doctors also perform routine surgeries, ultrasound, and endoscopy with or without mentorship to augment their case skills.

Our management philosophy is centered around customer service, whether our customer is our patient, the owner or our referring veterinarian. Our mission to exceed client expectations fosters a team/customer focused/patient care oriented environment with encouraged collaborative decision making. Our goal is to empower our staff to be fully engaged on the ER floor providing the best care/service possible. With over 160 employees total, VCA VES/VSC has a highly-dedicated administration team.


The Madison area is home to a diverse, highly educated population of approximately ½ million. The area boasts excellent schools and is frequently ranked top in the country in terms of health, happiness and overall quality of life. There is a vibrant restaurant and music scene, as well as easy access to beautiful bluffs, lakes and country getaways. You will enjoy the Midwest cost of living, yet have access to an incredible variety of cultural experiences, food, sports, theater and music. Milwaukee and Chicago are within 2 hours' drive. Daily direct flights from Madison Airport (MSN) include Chicago, Minneapolis, NYC, DC, Charlotte NC, Denver and Atlanta.

In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.


As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:
• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

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.