Provides advanced cardiology care for veterinary patients at a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital. Responsibilities include practicing high-standard medicine, collaborating with multidisciplinary specialists, teaching team members, developing client and associate relationships, and participating in clinical studies and continuing education. Full-time and part-time schedules are available.
Introduction
Join us as a board-certified or residency-trained Cardiologist at VCA Sacramento Veterinary Referral Center and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
Why join the team
- 24-hour emergency/specialty hospital located in Sacramento, CA
- Our specialities include Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Neurology, Radiology, Medical and Radiation Oncology, Anesthesiology, and Emergency & Critical Care
- 27,000 square foot facility equipped with 64-slice CT with automatic injector, 1.5 T MRI, complete endoscopic, laparoscopic, and thoracoscopic instrumentation, multiple ultrasounds, C-Arm, and two radiology suites
- In addition to the complete in-house lab which includes Abaxis CBC, PT/PTT and chemistry machines, Heska EPOC, I-stat, and a colloid osmometer. An Antech lab is within a 10-minute driving distance.
- Access to a network of specialists within VCA
Schedule
- Full and part-time availability
Who we look for
- People obsessed with pets and their care
- Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
- Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
- Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
- Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust
Learn more about the hospital here!
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
Compensation
- Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
- This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
- Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
- Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
- WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
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Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
- Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
For more information about this position please contact Kristen Hreczan, Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at [email protected] or 704-351-0221
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 is also eligible for production/commission and other variable pay programs.
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.Similar Jobs
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