Emergency Veterinarian

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital in Cerritos, California 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 Work alongside a team of 8 doctors, 13 RVTs and 31 Veterinary Assistants 10,000 square foot hospital offering Digital radiography, acupuncture, an endoscopy tower, multiple ultrasounds, O2 cages, a ventilator, a complete in‑house lab, and plenty of IV pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring equipment. Opportunity to work in a hybrid setting and see a variety of cases and perform surgery AAHA‑accredited Serving the community for over 75 years Schedule Full‑Time, Part‑Time Day, swing and overnight shifts available Hours of Operation: 24/7 Cases Primarily dogs and cats with occasional wildlife through animal control contacts Who 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 Compensation: The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000. Offering a $25k sign‑on bonus Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities 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, 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 We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com #J-18808-Ljbffr