VCA Urgent Care Animal Hospital – Oceanside is seeking a Veterinarian to join our team in Oceanside, CA. 

Why Join the Team? 

• An innovative approach to urgent care fully utilizing technology, staffing and thoughtfully designed workflows allowing you to leave work on time and increase your earning potential. 
• Brand new warm and welcoming hospital environment designed for pets and people. 
• Supported by 4-6 associates per DVM including team members dedicated to help with your medical records. 
• Focus on connecting with clients, diagnosing pets, and putting together treatment plans. 
• Work with like-minded colleagues that support a culture of collaboration and mutual respect. 

Schedule 

We are open from 10am – 8pm, 7 days/week.  This position will work four 10 hour shifts, with 1 weekend day per week. 

Cases 

Same or next day care for common pet concerns such as allergic reactions, diarrhea or vomiting, ear infections, eye issues, fleas/ticks/mites, derm, wounds/lacerations, lethargy, loss of appetite, pain or limping, respiratory disease, toxin ingestion, and urinary issues. 

Local Community 

Beautiful Oceanside, CA is a coastal city that allows you to love where you live and work.  Enjoy spectacular year-round weather, gorgeous beaches, a historic wooden pier, quaint New England-style harbor, charming bungalow neighborhoods and so much more.  Have fun in the sun while surfing, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, biking and more!  The craft food and beverage scene is also perfect for any foodies. 

Salary Range  

$150,000 - $175,000 annually.  Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.  This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Questions? 

Let’s connect!  My name is Shereef A. Mack and I’m the dedicated DVM recruiter for our Urgent Care hospitals.  Feel free to reach out to me at anytime!  My email is Shereef.Mack@vca.com or feel free to schedule a call directly. 

Benefits 

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

Health & Well-being 

• 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 

Professional Development 

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff 
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting 
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

Additional Benefits 

• 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 

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

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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