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Posted: 14-Sep-23
Location: Antioch, California
Type: Full Time
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Internal Number: R-133414
VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency is seeking an experienced Emergency Medicine or Critical Care Doctor to join our talented team in Antioch, California.
At VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency (EBVE) we operate a 24 hour a day facility with focus on providing care for emergent canine and feline cases and are a referral hospital for daytime and after-hours emergency care for the over 25 local general practitioners. Our emergency surgeries are performed by a board-certified on-call surgeon.
Our experienced and knowledgeable team members are fully trained on the latest veterinary medicine and procedures, ensuring that our patients receive the best veterinary care in the industry.
This is a full time position working approximately 12, 10 hour shifts per month.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
- Our well-appointed hospital includes 4 exam rooms, 1 large and open treatment area, a surgery suite, an isolation unit and Snyder ICU oxygen cage.
- In-house laboratory capabilities include Heska CBC and Chemistries, Electrolytes, iStat, PT/PTT/Viscoelastic Coagulation Monitoring, Felv/FIV, Parvo, Idexx Resting Cortisol, and cytology. We use Antech laboratories for all other diagnostics.
- We have an in house ultrasound and digital radiography technology with a viewing station to review radiographs with owners as well as the opportunity to send out all of our digital radiographs to a Board Certified Radiologist for an expert opinion.
- Surgical monitoring and support includes Cardell monitors including pulse ox and blood pressure monitoring.
- Electronic Medical Records
- Long-term, experienced and very knowledgeable RVT’s and vet assistants
- A loyal RDVM base for referrals
- Complete pharmacy, including canine pRBC, canine and feline plasma, intralipids and a large inventory of established emergency pharmaceuticals
- Strong focus on client education.
- Excellent collaborative relationship with our sister hospital VCA Encina Veterinary Medical Center about 15 minutes away. Encina has specialists is Surgery, Oncology, and Internal Medicine.
Antioch is located on the banks of the San Joaquin River (The Delta) in Northern California. It is just off of Highway 4, in Contra Costa County and is a growing city. Antioch is one of the few Bay Area communities that offers affordable housing. There are a variety of house styles throughout Antioch, priced for a variety of income levels. With the recent BART extension everything the Bay Area has to offers is more readily accessible. It has an ideal year round climate with incredible outdoor opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, lots of water sports, skiing, wine tasting, and camping. An easy drive in any direction takes you to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe or Napa Valley with all their accompanying activities.
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $180k-$250K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs, including base pay plus a percentage of revenue.
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and 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
If interested in this opportunity, please click here.
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service to you is our goal. We’re a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our technicians and support team members are all animal lovers who treat pets with the compassion and respect that they deserve.
Local Doctors, World-Class Care.
VCA is committed to continuously improving the standard of care for our hospitals and veterinary medicine as a whole through compassionate, high-quality primary care. VCA has over 1,000 neighborhood hospitals and over 6,000 Veterinarians. To stay on top of the latest advances, every VCA Veterinarian completes 30 hours of continuing education a year – more than twice the industry standard.
