**VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center** is seeking an experienced **Associate Veterinarian** to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in **San Diego, California.**

**We are seeking an associate with internship training and 1 year ER experience.**

We've worked closely with referring primary care veterinarians since 1972! We deliver the best medical care for pets and the best experience for pet owners.

The hospital offers a comprehensive team of professionals with specialized expertise that complements the quality care provided by primary care veterinarians. Our doctors, board-certified veterinary specialists, and emergency and critical care veterinarians work in a sophisticated environment with the most advanced veterinary medical equipment and techniques.

Our veterinary hospital offers Specialties in Cardiology, Emergency Medicine/Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Diagnostic Imaging, and Surgery (soft tissue, orthopedic, neurosurgery).

Our specialists provide the most advanced veterinary medical equipment and techniques to ensure that our patients receive the best care available.

VCA Emergency Animal Hospital and Referral Center is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

In this position, you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence, and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $195,000 to $215,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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 Academys 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 you are a current associate, you will 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**