Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal HospitalsMurrieta, CA
$80,000 - $220,000Onsite

About The Position

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA California Veterinary Services Murrieta and you’ll quickly discover that you’ll be 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. This is a multi-specialty hospital providing services in Surgery, Internal Medicine, Critical Care and Oncology. You will work alongside 15 doctors, 30 RVTs and 30 Veterinary Assistants. The hospital has a long-standing internship program and is a 12,000 square foot facility offering Digital Radiography, Ultrasound (diagnostic), EMR, Orthopaedic Procedure Equipment, and CT. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship. The schedule involves 3 twelve-hour shifts per week, and doctors should be available to work swings and nights. The hospital operates 24/7 and sees cases involving dogs and cats.

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain

Nice To Haves

  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Responsibilities

  • Practicing the highest standard of medicine
  • Upholding the veterinary code of ethics
  • Providing world-class medicine
  • Developing strong client and Associate relationships built on trust
  • Teaching others and working as a team
  • Learning and growing for a dynamic and fulfilling career

Benefits

  • 8 weeks paid time off per year
  • 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
  • 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
  • Generous employee pet discounts
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