Criticalist

VCA Animal Hospitals • Los Angeles, CA

105d • $150 - $300

About The Position

Join us as a board certified or residency trained Criticalist at VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital, where 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
Incredible AAHA Accredited 24-hour Emergency, Referral and Primary Care – three-story, 43,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art facility
Staff of over 50 veterinarians with specialists in Internal Medicine, Surgery, Emergency/Critical Care, Neurology, Cardiology, Oncology, Radiology, Radiation Oncology, Ophthalmology, and Dentisry
Strong culture of teaching in our hospital, large class of rotating and specialty interns, residents in multiple specialties
9 state-of-the-art surgery suites (including suites dedicated to Neurology, Orthopedic and minimally invasive Surgery), 19 examination rooms, 2 medical procedure rooms, 1.5 Tesla MRI, 128 slice CT, a Medical Oncology suite (including our bone marrow transplant center), a Radiation Oncology suite housing a new Trilogy Unit with Eclipse Software and a large Physical Therapy/Rehabilitation center
Hiking trails, beaches, skiing, snowboarding, mountains, professional sports teams, football, basketball, baseball, soccer, Hollywood, entertainment, top notch restaurants
Of the largest, most dynamic, and most culturally diverse cities
Network of specialists within VCA Access to a network of specialists within VCA

Requirements

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
• Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Benefits

• Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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
• 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 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!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees