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Emergency Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals
Lawndale, CA Part Time
POSTED ON 4/22/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/22/2026
Job Description

VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (AVCC) is a multi-specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital serving pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Southern California. Our practice is located in Lawndale, California - “the heart of the south bay”.


We are seeking experienced relief Emergency Veterinarian to join our busy Emergency Department.  As a specialty referral hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients and clients.  Our multi-doctor practice provides premiere care in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology. We are seeking emergency doctors who can help grow our emergency practice to the same level as our other specialties.  If you are passionate about emergency medicine, enjoy having the support and assistance of boarded specialists, excel at client communication and providing compassionate care to pets in need, then this is the practice for you. 

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: 

  • Network of 4,500 doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
  • Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
  • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
  • Robust Clinical Studies program.
  • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

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

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