**VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center** is seeking a board certified or residency trained **Criticalist** to join our 24-hour emergency and specialty referral practice in San Diego, California. We offer Internal Medicine, Cardiology, Diagnostic Imaging, Oncology and Surgery Specialties as well as Emergency and Critical Care services. We feature an accomplished and well-trained team, dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care with exceptional client service. We are proud of our cohesive and collaborative staff and value a team environment. We have been serving San Diego County and the surrounding areas for over forty years. We believe in our staff and support their ongoing growth. We offer a progressive and cutting edge internship program. All of our doctors participate in mentoring the interns, supporting their future growth and development. San Diego County comes with an impressive skyline, desert landscapes, scenic hikes and coastal views to rival Big Sur. A boardriders paradise, this southern corner of California has 175 miles of surf-able coastline and dozens of neighborhoods – all with their own personalities, laid-back locals, and perfect weather. It is always 70-something degrees in San Diego, at any time of year. Craft beer and Mexican food is not just an experience in San Diego, it’s a lifestyle. And don’t worry if you forget your party frock, you won’t be turned away for wearing flip flops, boardies, or leggings almost anywhere. Spend your days immersed in farmers’ markets and floral gardens, go on a whale watching boat trip, or learn something at one of some of the city's 90+ museums. There's even an enormous inland city lagoon – perfect for paddle boarding and cycling around. San Diego has it all. 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 & Wellness_ + Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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 + 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 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 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. **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 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