VCA Animal Hospitals·Lawndale, California
Provide high-quality emergency veterinary care to pets in a busy multi-specialty referral hospital. Collaborate with boarded specialists to grow the emergency practice and maintain excellent client communication.
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center (AVCC) is a multi-specialty referral and emergency veterinary hospital serving pet owners and referring veterinarians throughout Southern California. Our practice is located in Lawndale, California - “the heart of the south bay”. We are seeking experienced relief Emergency Veterinarian to join our busy Emergency Department. As a specialty referral hospital, we are dedicated to providing the best care to our patients and clients. Our multi-doctor practice provides premiere care in Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology. We are seeking emergency doctors who can help grow our emergency practice to the same level as our other specialties. If you are passionate about emergency medicine, enjoy having the support and assistance of boarded specialists, excel at client communication and providing compassionate care to pets in need, then this is the practice for you. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists. Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S. WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff. Robust Clinical Studies program. Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities. 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.
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.
Seeking an experienced relief Emergency Veterinarian passionate about emergency medicine. Must excel at providing compassionate care and communicating effectively with clients.
Market context
California emergency relief veterinarians are often in demand because emergency hospitals need flexible coverage for nights, weekends, and staffing gaps. This role is competitive because employers look for strong emergency medicine experience, calm client communication, and the ability to deliver compassionate care under pressure. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then confirm shift expectations and emergency caseload before applying.