Job Description

, among the most established and respected 24-hour emergency and general practice in Southern California, is currently looking for a swing shift (with potential overnight coverage) associate to join the family.

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 currently 14 doctors including a resident-trained surgeon as well as multiple internship-trained DVMs. In addition, there is access to specialists in surgery, radiology, and cardiology.

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 10 receptionists during the day, 5-6 technicians with 3 receptionists on the swing, and 4 techs overnight.

VCA Lakewood is fully staffed with a well-trained support team, it has all the necessary equipment that one would expect from a hospital of this caliber. The hospital has CT, 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 either an internship-trained veterinarian or one who is comfortable handling a heavy caseload. And 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 works hard to please everyone 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, 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 $45,000 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people are 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.

We offer competitive compensation and great benefits for eligible employees, including medical/dental, generous personal pet care discounts, and more!

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)

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