Emergency Locum Veterinarian
VCA Animal Hospitals
Relief (Locum) Veterinarian
We are seeking a skilled, adaptable, and compassionate Relief (Locum) Veterinarian to join our team on an as-needed basis. Whether you specialize strictly in GP, excel at fast-paced Urgent Care, or enjoy a hybrid of both, we have shifts that can fit your clinical strengths and schedule.
Our facility is fully equipped to support you, featuring:
Diagnostics & Imaging: In-house lab (CBC, chemistry, electrolytes), digital radiography, dental X-ray, point-of-care ultrasound, and endoscopy.
Patient Support: Intensive care unit, isolation ward, and oxygen cages.
Technician Support: A highly trained, robust team of veterinary technicians and assistants to ensure efficient workflow.
If you are a current associate, you will 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.
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