The emergency/critical care department at VCA ASEC (Animal Specialty & Emergency Center) would love to add a third Criticalist to our team! 

VCA Animal Specialty and Emergency Center (ASEC) is seeking a board certified or residency trained Criticalist to join our team of 3 other criticalist and specialists that include internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, radiology, and oncology. We offer exceptional service for our clients and our referring veterinarians, and promote a team mentality with a supportive work environment.

We pride ourselves on nurturing a strong team mentality in a positive, cooperative work environment. Our ECC doctors are supported by an excellent, highly-qualified technical staff, a fantastic, hard-working client service group, and dedicated, experienced managers. We are interested in applicants with an interest in teaching, as we have a very strong rotating internship program as well as visiting extern students. 

Our hospital is located in beautiful west Los Angeles!

VCA ASEC is just 15 minutes from the beaches, 20 minutes from hiking trails, and 90 minutes from winter skiing. The weather is outstanding with over 300 sunny days a year so there are plenty of recreational opportunities to enjoy when you are away from the hospital.  As one of the largest, most dynamic, and most culturally diverse cities in the United States, L.A. and the surrounding area is an amazing place to live and work. If you’re thinking about relocating but don’t know much about our lovely area, the L.A. experience is such that there are neighborhoods to fit any lifestyle, all in one place.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $300,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

As a member of the VCA family, your love for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

An innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources. 401k retirement savings plan, with matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Flexible scheduling for work/life balance 

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and Paid Continuing Education Days WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S. 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 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 

For more information about this position, please contact Kristen Hreczan, Specialty Talent Acquisition Partner at kristen.hreczan@vca.com or 704-351-0221.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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.