At VCA East Bay Veterinary Emergency we operate a 24 hours a day facility with focus on providing care for emergent canine and feline cases and are a referral hospital for after-hours care for the local general practitioners. Our emergency surgeries are performed by a board-certified on-call surgeon. This hospital also houses interns that split their time between this facility and our sister hospital in Walnut Creek, Encina Veterinary Medical Center, and plays a vital role in their 13 month program. Our experienced and knowledgeable team members are fully trained on the latest veterinary medicine and procedures, ensuring that our patients receive the best veterinary care in the industry.
ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:
Our well-appointed hospital includes 4 exam rooms, 1 large and open treatment area, a surgery suite, an isolation unit and Snyder ICU oxygen cage.
In-house laboratory capabilities include Heska CBC and Chemistries, Electrolytes, iStat, PT/PTT/Viscoelastic Coagulation Monitoring, Felv/FIV, Parvo, Idexx Resting Cortisol, and cytology. We use Antech laboratories for all other diagnostics.
We have an in house ultrasound and digital radiography technology with a viewing station to review radiographs with owners as well as the opportunity to send out all of our digital radiographs to a Board Certified Radiologist for an expert opinion.
Surgical monitoring and support includes Cardell monitors including pulse ox and blood pressure monitoring.
Electronic Medical Records
Long-term, experienced and very knowledgeable RVT’s and vet assistants
A loyal RDVM base for referrals
Complete pharmacy, including canine pRBC, canine and feline plasma, intralipids and a large inventory of established emergency pharmaceuticals
Strong focus on client education
Antioch is a growing city! With the recent BART extension everything the Bay Area has to offers is more readily accessible. It has an ideal year round climate with incredible outdoor opportunities including hiking, mountain biking, water sports, skiing, wine tasting, and camping. An easy drive in any direction takes you to San Francisco, Lake Tahoe or Napa Valley with all their accompanying activities.
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
VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:
Competitive salary plus bonus potential
Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
Generous CE allowance
Opportunity to teach and mentor
401(k)
Life and Long Term Disability insurance
Professional Liability coverage
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