Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals•Tucson, AZ

16d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Valley Animal Hospital and Emergency Center is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to provide emergency care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals. The hospital is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, and handles cases ranging from minor ear and skin problems to GDV, hit-by-car injuries, foreign bodies, vomiting, diarrhea, and other complex medical cases. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and equipped with digital radiography, a 64-slice CT scanner, cold laser, ultrasound, and other veterinary technology. It uses hands-free radiology techniques and fear-free techniques when possible. The veterinarian will work with a skilled, collaborative team of professionals and specialists. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and receive dedicated mentorship. The position offers 10- or 12-hour shifts, with rotating weekends. Full-time is preferred, but part-time may be considered. VCA describes its workplace as supportive and collaborative, with resources for professional development, continuing education, and clinical studies. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials; sign-on, relocation, and longevity bonuses may be available, along with other variable pay programs. Eligible full-time employees may receive health and well-being resources, retirement savings, insurance, leave, continuing education support, and other benefits.

Requirements

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 it.
Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Nice To Haves

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply; dedicated mentorship is available.
Interest in teaching, teamwork, lifelong learning, and developing strong client and Associate relationships.

Responsibilities

Provide emergency veterinary care for dogs, cats, and exotic animals.
Treat cases ranging from minor ear and skin problems to GDV, hit-by-car injuries, foreign bodies, vomiting, diarrhea, and other complex medical cases.
Practice to the highest standard of medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
Work collaboratively with colleagues and specialists; the posting also describes team members as teaching others and building strong client and Associate relationships.

Benefits

Sign-on, relocation, and longevity bonuses may be available.
Other variable pay programs may be available.
Associate health and well-being resources, including Headspace app subscriptions, a Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources.
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Infertility benefits and gender affirmation services.
Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
WOOF University continuing education opportunities for doctors and the care team.
Opportunities to participate in a clinical studies program.
Generous employee pet discounts.