Emergency Veterinarian - West Los Angeles, CA

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Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA West LA 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.

• Referral center, primary care and teaching hospital with 24‑hour emergency services
• Largest specialty hospital in the area with 42,000 sq ft
• 19 exam rooms, 9 surgery suites, 2 medical procedure rooms, MRI, CT, oncology suite, radiation oncology suite and dedicated anesthesia technical department.
• Specialties include Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Surgery, Cardiology, Dentistry, Oncology and Anesthesia.
• Fear Free Certified associates when possible
• AAHA accredited

• Full‑Time: three 12‑hour shifts per week, mix of day, swing and night shifts
• Hours of Operation: 24/7

• Patient mix: dogs, cats

• 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

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full‑time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package.

• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401(k) 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

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change.