Emergency Veterinarian - Santa Barbara, CA>
VCA

VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

For more than 20 years, we have been caring for pets in the Santa Barbara area. Our newly updated hospital is beautiful and inviting, with a diverse and stimulating caseload. With support from our board-certified Emergency Care Criticalist Dr. Virginia Frauenthal, board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Claudia Bowman and seasoned ER Veterinarians, you'll always have a stellar team to work with. Our qualified technicians, many RVTs, are equipped to assist in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. With loyalty and love for the community, several of our staff have been at Care for over a decade.

For its mild climate and enchanting location, Santa Barbara has won well-deserved recognition as "The American Riviera." Santa Barbara is unique in many ways and discovering the hidden gems and history is half the fun of living here. This community has excellent restaurants, art and culture, community events, stunning beaches, hiking, and running trails. The perfect balance of small town feel with big city amenities. For those wanting big city attractions, LA is a short drive down the coast. Please click apply now to be considered for this ideal Central Coast position!

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.

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 $60,000 to $240,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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 & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being 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
• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• 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