Emergency Veterinarian
About The Position
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Westbury in Westbury, Long Island NY and 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. This is a Level 1 Trauma Center with a high-acuity emergency and referral caseload, true specialty support on-site (Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology) with real-time collaboration, and an exceptional ER support team, including experienced technicians and an ECC VTS. Advanced diagnostics on site include: 128-slice CT, 1.5T MRI, multiple ultrasounds (including ICU), and hyperbaric oxygen therapy. This is a teaching hospital environment with rounds, case collaboration, and built-in mentorship. It is the only specialty & emergency hospital on Long Island with a dedicated Social Worker supporting patients, clients, and care teams. The focus is on small/companion animals, with some exotics. 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™.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalency program.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
Nice To Haves
- People obsessed with pets and their care
- Dedicated experts 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
Responsibilities
- Provide world-class medicine to pets.
- Collaborate with a team of experts.
- Teach others and work as a team.
- Develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust.
- Practice the highest standard of medicine and uphold 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
- Competitive compensation
- Generous employee pet discounts
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
