Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital 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.
Why join the team
Our Emergency team is supported by our board-certified Emergency Care Criticalist, Dr. Virginia Frauenthal, and our seasoned Emergency veterinarians. Our specialty teams are led by our board-certified Internal Medicine specialist, Dr. Claudia Bowman, our board-certified Cardiologist, Dr. Carlie Day, and Dr. Kristi Gibbs, practice limited to dentistry.
Our qualified technicians, many RVTs, are equipped to assist in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations.
Our facility hosts equipment needed to perform advanced diagnostic imaging including abdominal, thoracic, and cardiac ultrasonography, video endoscopies, electrocardiography, holter monitoring, periodontics, endodontics, and other restorative dentistry.
Our team has a strong focus on hands-free radiology
Our team is dedicated to providing the best care for our patients, and we have been serving the local community for more than 20 years!
With loyalty and love for our hospital team, retention at our hospital is high, and several of our staff have been with Care for over a decade!
Schedule
We are looking for a Full-Time veterinarian to join our emergency team.
Schedule would cover weekend shifts, including a combination of day shifts (6a-6p) and swing shifts (12p-12a), with 3 scheduled shifts per week.
VCA Care is open 24 hours, 7 days per week, 365 days per year to serve our patients.
Cases
We are a small animal practice, treating mainly dogs and cats, with a select few of our veterinarians also treating rabbits, guinea pigs, and exotics.
We treat and hospitalize patients for a wide range of illnesses, mild to severe and life-threatening, always practicing the highest quality medicine.
Location
For its mild climate and enchanting location, Santa Barbara has won well-deserved recognition as “The American Riviera.” Santa Barbara is unique in many ways and discovering the hidden gems and history is half the fun of living here. This community has excellent restaurants, art and culture, community events, stunning beaches, hiking, and running trails. The perfect balance of small town feels with big city amenities. For those wanting big city attractions, LA is a short drive down the coast.
Who we look for
Total Rewards
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
Compensation
Health & Well-being
Professional Development
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Qualifications
About VCA
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 www.vca.com or find us on social media.
Learn more about the hospital
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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.