Emergency Veterinarian - Cerritos, CA

VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital (~~~) , among the most established and respected 24-hour emergency and general practices in Southern California, is seeking a Night Shift Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Cerritos, California .

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position, where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

The hospital has been in existence since 1948 and, in 2007, moved to a spectacular and absolute state-of-the-art 10,000 sq. foot facility and overnight became one of the finest and most beautiful hospitals in the West.

The hospital receives emergency cases from approximately 60 local hospitals, 25 of which send all their after-hour referrals to VCA Lakewood. With a client base of 30,000 clients and so many referring hospitals, there is no doubt this is a busy practice with an exciting and varied caseload. There are 14 doctors, including a resident-trained surgeon and multiple internship-trained DVMs. In addition, there is access to surgery, radiology, and cardiology specialists.

A hospital with such a heavy caseload and strong doctor presence must also have an excellent accompanying team. VCA Lakewood does not disappoint in this department either, with approximately 8-10 technicians and ten receptionists during the day, 5-6 technicians with three receptionists on the swing, and four techs overnight.

VCA Lakewood is fully staffed with a well-trained support team, it has all the equipment that one would expect from a hospital of this caliber. The hospital has digital radiography, an endoscopy tower, multiple ultrasounds, O2 cages, a ventilator, a complete in-house lab, and plenty of IV pumps, syringe pumps, and monitoring equipment.

We are looking for an internship-trained veterinarian or one comfortable handling a heavy caseload. Although the basis of everything we do is centered around the medical and surgical care of our patients, we also expect prospective candidates to be personable, happy, friendly people. Someone who has pride in their work and, above all else, strives for medical excellence would do very well at VCA Lakewood.

VCA Animal Hospitals offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401(k) retirement plan, pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, and health and well-being programs that provide resources and training. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000. 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, Fidelity 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 and long-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists