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Emergency Veterinarian - Ithaca, NY

VCA Animal Hospitals·Ithaca, New York

$115,000 - $145,000/yr·Full Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide emergency and critical care veterinary services within a multi-specialty hospital environment. Collaborate with a large team of doctors and technicians to manage 24-hour hospitalized patient care.

VCA Colonial Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to complement our talented ER team in beautiful Ithaca, New York.

At VCA Colonial, our practice is the perfect mix of general medicine and specialty services.

Specialties currently offered include surgery, oncology, internal medicine, and radiology.

Our 16,000 square foot hospital is fully equipped with ultrasound, digital radiography, endoscopy, , in-house laboratory, and CT.

We are a 17 doctor practice with a large support team that includes over 40 Licensed Technicians and Assistants.

We are open seven days a week, and provide 24 hour hospitalized patient care.

To learn more about our practice click here to visit our Hospital Website The annualized base for this position ranges from $115,000 to $145,000 and is negotiable based on experience and credentials.

This position is also eligible for production/commission and other variable pay programs.

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.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Benefits, Health & Well-Being Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.

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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. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

Requirements

Must be a qualified veterinarian capable of performing emergency medicine and utilizing advanced diagnostic tools. Experience and credentials will influence the final salary offer.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Endoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Digital Radiography
  • CT Scanning
  • In-house Laboratory
  • General Medicine
  • Veterinary Surgery

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$115,000 - $145,000/yr
Location
Ithaca, New York
Posted
May 5, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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