VCA Animal Hospitals·Fountain Valley, California
Provide high-quality medical care within a fast-paced surgical oncology specialty internship. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team of veterinary professionals in a state-of-the-art referral center.
VCA West Coast Specialty & Emergency Animal Hospital, one of most technologically advanced referral center in Southern California, is currently looking for a Surgical Oncology, Specialty Intern to join our outstanding team of veterinary professionals.
To join our team, you need to embrace client service, be at the top of your game offering the highest quality of medical care, and enjoy a fast pace environment.
Services at VCA West Coast include: ophthalmology, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, emergency and critical care, diagnostic imaging, medical, surgical and radiation oncology, and cardiology.
We are a well established practice operating out of an impressive 30,000 sq foot state-of-the art location that includes ultrasound, CT, MRI, LINAC, C-arm and more!
With a large and growing referral base, few veterinary referral centers have what VCA West Coast has to offer.
VCA West Coast is located in Fountain Valley, CA, adjacent to Huntington Beach and the gorgeous Pacific Coast Highway, ten minutes from the beach.
This is the classic example of Southern California living with blue skies, palm trees and postcard perfect days and nights.
Orange County is located an easy distance from many outdoor activities; you can surf in the morning and ski in the afternoon!
You’re joining a team with nearly limitless boundaries of personal and professional growth.
Strong candidates are encouraged to apply.
The annual salary for this position is $81,000.00.
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 3,800+ 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.
VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following: Competitive salary.
Generous CE allowance.
Opportunity to teach and mentor.
401(k).
Professional Liability coverage If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site.
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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.
Candidates must be committed to excellence in client service and medical care. Strong candidates are encouraged to apply for this professional growth opportunity.
Market context
In California, surgical oncology internship roles are typically sought after in larger health systems and specialty cancer programs, where demand is tied to patient volume and access to advanced surgical care. These roles can be competitive because candidates are often evaluated on clinical commitment, service orientation, and readiness for a professional growth opportunity. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits here to save time, then tailor your application to show client service, medical care focus, and interest in surgical oncology.