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VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center

Are you a compassionate, skilled veterinarian looking to make a difference in emergency and critical care? Join our dedicated team at VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, a 24-hour, state-of-the-art emergency and seven-day-a-week general practice hospital that provides comprehensive care for small animals, large animals, and exotics, located on the east side of Tucson. Your shift will primarily be small animal, and if you would like to see exotics, that's a bonus but it is not required! We see all emergency cases from minor ear and skin problems to GDV, HBC, GIFB, vomiting, diarrhea, and more involved medical cases such as DKA, septic abdomens, pancreatitis, etc.

At VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our modern facility includes:

• Fully equipped ICU and emergency department staffed around the clock
• Advanced digital radiography with available consultations with a board certified radiologist
• Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities 24/7
• Full in-house lab equipment to include three chemistry analyzers, two CBC machines, coagul analyzer, sedivue urine analyzer, vetstat analyzer for iCa, blood gasses, in-house digital cytology machine with consults available 24/7 by a pathologist
• A diverse caseload including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, large animal, and small mammals

We believe in the power of teamwork, continuing education, and innovation to provide the best care for our patients and clients.

Dedicated doctors 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

As an emergency veterinarian, you will:

• Manage urgent and critical cases with the support of an experienced nursing and technical team
• Perform diagnostics and treatments using advanced imaging and in-house lab equipment
• Collaborate with specialists and colleagues to provide exceptional patient outcomes
• Participate in a rotating schedule including swing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• Have a work-life balance! This is one of our main priorities

Current hospital hours: seven days a week, 24 hours a day.

Full-time preferred but open to part-time. We can offer either 10 or 12-hour shifts. Rotating swing and overnight shifts. Rotating weekends.

Total rewards. As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

• Compensation: Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• 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, mentorship and training in specific areas of interest. We offer monthly journal club meetings and didactic rounds to ensure opportunities are available for growth and development.

Qualifications:

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Arizona, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
• Strong interest or experience in emergency medicine
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care

About Civano

This practice is a very unique part of the veterinary community. It was built from the ground up by two sisters who grew up in Tucson and have developed a very close relationship with several surrounding veterinarians. It is through this trusting relationship we have become one of the top referral hospitals for more advanced care and diagnostics. We pride ourselves in offering gold standard medicine. We also uniquely are the only hospital within the VCA family that has retained private partnership. Our medical director is one of the founding DVM's! We are looking for more skilled and dedicated veterinarians to join "our family!"

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.