Small animal rotating internship

VCA Animal Hospitals•Walnut Creek, CA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center in Walnut Creek, Ca is seeking a veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. Our 20 doctor hybrid GP/Specialty/Emergency team is the veterinary referral center of choice in our community. You will be supported by an experienced Hospital Manager and Medical Director, a collaborative group of doctors including a board-certified internist, oncologist, and surgeon, and additional support staff. VCA Encina also has a thriving intern program that trains an average of 6 interns per year and provides opportunities to participate in VCA’s Clinical Studies Program. The position consists of a rotating schedule with some day, swing, and overnight shifts. Our GP and ER doctors generally work an average of 12 shifts/month. The Walnut Creek region offers an ideal year-round climate with numerous recreational options and is within a half day's travel to Lake Tahoe, Sonoma, or the Napa Valley. Walnut Creek is a large, metropolitan city with many world-class restaurants, cafes, microbreweries, and theaters.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree.
Licensed or eligible for licensure in California.
Strong interest in advanced veterinary medicine.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
Willingness to work a rotating schedule including day, swing, and overnight shifts.
Commitment to providing exceptional client and pet care.

Nice To Haves

Experience in a hybrid GP/Specialty/Emergency setting.
Interest in participating in clinical studies.
Experience with advanced diagnostics (ultrasonography, endoscopy, CT scan).

Responsibilities

Participate in a rotating schedule with day, swing, and overnight shifts.
Practice advanced medicine.
Provide exceptional client and pet care.
Utilize state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment.
Perform wellness exams, vaccinations, advanced surgery, dentistry, and senior care.
Provide 24-hour ICU and emergency care.
Conduct advanced diagnostics such as ultrasonography, endoscopy, radiology (x-rays), CT scan.
Work with an in-house laboratory.
Participate in VCA’s Clinical Studies Program.
Potentially mentor or be mentored through VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program.

Benefits

Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, 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 Staff.
VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program.
Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.
Annual salary of $80,000.
Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.
100% paid professional liability coverage.
100% paid life insurance.
100% paid short-term disability insurance.
Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.