Requirements:

DVM or equivalent degreeCalifornia veterinary licensure with good standingDEA license or DEA licensure eligibleIdeally, internship training or at least prior experience managing ICU inpatientsStrong diagnostic and clinical skillsExcellent communication and interpersonal skillsAbility to work efficiently

Additional Information:

With the motto “Special Care from the Heart,” California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is one of the nation’s leading providers of advanced veterinary services for pets in need of critical care and treatment of serious acute and chronic illnesses. Our board-certified team of specialists, hospitalists, and emergency and critical care doctors work collaboratively to provide the best integrated veterinary care available. 

We are seeking a dedicated full-time daytime hospitalist to join our dynamic team. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work a 3-day workweek while enjoying a generous paid 6-weeks vacation (in addition to 1-week paid CE and 1 week paid sick time) per year.

As a hospitalist, you will manage inpatient cases with a variety of disease processes, such as trauma, toxicity, heart failure, and metabolic disorders, among others. You will be responsible for providing exceptional inpatient care to our ICU patients. Our hospitalists have the opportunity to perform surgery, if interested, but not required. Strong communication skills are crucial as you will interact with pet owners to explain diagnoses, treatment plans, and prognosis in a compassionate and empathetic manner. You will have the opportunity to mentor and supervise interns. Collaboration with our experienced team of veterinary professionals and support staff will be essential to delivering the highest standard of care. Our highly collaborative in-house team consists of 10 emergency and critical care doctors as well as internal medicine, surgery, cardiology, dermatology and dentistry specialty services, as well as additional specialists available for support at our sister hospitals in San Diego and San Bernardino counties. 

If you are passionate about critical care medicine and are looking to make a meaningful impact in the veterinary field, we invite you to apply for this rewarding position.

Who we are:

CVS Murrieta is an integral part of our community and has been providing high-quality care and medicine to our clients and pets for over 20 years. We offer a friendly and collaborative environment and enjoy a special camaraderie among doctors as well as with all our staff. We are looking for a talented doctor to join our team, who is passionate about providing incredible service to our devoted client base, and someone who will embody our philosophy of promoting excellence in medicine and service to our clients, referring veterinarians and each other.

You’ll have access to our in-house specialists (including critical care, surgery, internal medicine, cardiology, dermatology and dental specialists), sister hospital specialists, as well as medical leaders who are there to champion you and your medicine. You’ll work with highly-trained colleagues and have advanced tools and treatments at your fingertips, including CT scanner, in house and point-of-care diagnostic laboratory, ultrasonography, echocardiography, digital radiology, endoscopy, blood product and donor program, and more, in our over 12,000 square foot hospital.

Nestled in a mild inland climate, CVS Murrieta invites you to experience the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Situated in close proximity to San Diego County and just a short drive from the bustling energy of Los Angeles, our location offers the best of both worlds.
For those who thrive in the outdoors, Murrieta boasts a wealth of opportunities. Explore the nearly 40 parks, offering serene retreats for relaxation and recreation. Immerse yourself in nearby mountain hiking trails, and with the beaches within easy reach, you're never far from a coastal escape.
A mere eight miles away lies the enchanting city of Temecula, a haven for wine enthusiasts and foodies. Temecula is home to over 50 wineries and a charming downtown area with many restaurants and shops.

VCA offers a competitive compensation and benefits package including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits, paid parental leave, paid bereavement leave, 401(k) retirement plan, 100% paid life insurance, 100% paid short term disability insurance, up to 100% employee pet care discounts, paid vacation, holidays and sick days, health and well-being programs that provide resources and training, 100% paid professional liability coverage and DEA and license reimbursement. Additionally, we offer a separate generous CE budget and paid CE time. We offer access to a university-level electronic library as well as various other educational resources and opportunities at no cost to the veterinarian. 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. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. This position is also eligible for other variable pay programs.

The salary range for this position is $180,000-$220,000.

If you are a current associate, you 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.