Provides emergency veterinary care for small and companion animals in a 24/7 specialty hospital. Responsibilities include diagnosing and treating urgent cases, practicing high-quality medicine, collaborating with veterinary specialists and support staff, educating clients and colleagues, and maintaining veterinary ethical standards. Full-time, part-time, and relief schedules are available, with mentorship offered to students and new graduates.
Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists 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.
Why join the VCA Great Lakes Veterinary Specialists team
- Specialists in Critical Care, Dentistry, multiple experienced Emergency Veterinarians
- Highly skilled veterinary support team and team of specialists including Internal Medicine, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, and Critical Care
- Beautiful hospital with 15 exam rooms, three surgical suites, our own pharmacy and laboratory, and comfortable employee work and break areas.
- Everything you need to practice top-notch medicine: CT, Cone Beam CT, Digital Radiology, multiple Ultrasound units, Endoscope, Rhinoscope, Bronchoscope, Arthroscope, Ligasure, Fluoroscopy
- Hands-free Radiology
- Fear-free minded
- Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
- 24/7 facility
Cases
- Small / Companion animal focus
Who we look for
- 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
Total Rewards
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
Compensation
- Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
- This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
- 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
Professional Development
- 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
- Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)
Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalency program
- Licensure in good standing to practice in Ohio, or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
About VCA
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™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: 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!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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