VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists is seeking a board certified or residency trained Criticalist to join our 24-hour emergency and specialty center in Orange County, California.

We are proud of our collaborative campus encompassing all specialties in veterinary medicine including Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, Oncology, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology. The two-story 7,500 square foot practice is completely remodeled and boasts all the imaginable bells and whistles. The hospital fosters a relaxed and collegial atmosphere with a large support staff including registered veterinary technicians and VTS boarded technicians.

The spacious facility at VCA OCVS meets the needs of all of its specialists with equipment including anesthetic and mechanical ventilators, diagnostic and portable ultrasounds, oxygen cages and endoscopy towers (flexible and rigid video scores as well as laparoscopy and arthroscopy).  In addition, the practice uses both digital radiographs and fluoroscopy (portable C-arm).

Laboratory equipment includes in-house CBC, in-house chemistry, Nova (electrolytes and blood gas) and colloid osmometer.  Intensive care monitoring capabilities include recently upgraded pulse oximetry with, capnography (EMMA portable capnographs and stand alone capnography), direct and indirect blood pressure monitoring, CVP monitoring, intra-abdominal pressure monitoring and wireless continuous telemetry.  Advanced imaging (CT, MRI and scintigraphy) is available next door.

In addition to the opportunity to work in a busy, established multi-specialty practice, the position at VCA OCVS offers the opportunity to live in one of the loveliest regions in the country.  The beach is a short drive to the west while the mountains, skiing and desert are short drives to the east.  VCA OCVS is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego with numerous activities and areas to explore. Get in the car and soon enough you’ll be in LA with its big city culture or avoid the car altogether and enjoy the open space and outdoor activities that the OC has to offer.

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 $200,000 to $300,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

For more information about this job, 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.