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VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking an ER Veterinarian to join our VCA Emergency Locum program in the Northeast Region. Set your schedule, enjoy travel to areas of your choice, and still receive the benefits of being a full-time employee! Enjoy the freedom of being a relief doctor, without the responsibilities of running your own business!

The VCA Emergency Locum is a traveling relief veterinarian for VCA hospitals. With Specialty and GP/ER hybrid hospitals all over the country, you can work in any region of your choice! Pay is a generous salary, with an option to earn additional production bonus, for 12 shifts per month (or 36 per quarter). You decide how you want to schedule those shifts! Travel and accommodations are covered for you, as well as any necessary state licensures.

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 & Wellness 

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing 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 
• Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S. 
• 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
   

For more information about this job, contact Senior Talent Acquisition Specialist, Dr. Lauren Goode, at 704-517-3726 or lauren.goode@vca.com.