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VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our tenured team in Fairfax, Virginia.

Our multi-specialty and emergency practice has been serving Northern Virginia for more than 25 years!   We pride ourselves on our collaborative and collegial work environment.

In addition to excellent pay and benefits packages, SouthPaws also offers:  

• Full-time Surgery, medical and radiation Oncology (linear accelerator and I131 therapies), Neurology/Neurosurgery, Radiology, Internal Medicine, Critical Care, Dermatology, and Physical Therapy specialists to help provide multimodality patient care and support. We do not offer primary care.
• A total of 24 exam rooms
• Five surgical suites with enclosed sterile corridor
• 3D Spiral CT, digital radiography, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, C-arm, and MRI are all available in-house  
• Rapid in-house lab machines (CBC, chemistry, electrolyte, coag monitors, and more) for quick service to outpatients and inpatients. In-house Antech lab as well!  
• Opportunities to teach and mentor with our active internship program (six annually) and frequent vet student externs and DVM continuing education programs.
• 24/7/365 support from our CritiCare Department to facilitate overnight/weekend patient care, urgent referrals, and critical care patient needs.

Hospital Website:  VCA SouthPaws Veterinary Specialists & Emergency Center

VCA SouthPaws is located in Fairfax County, Virginia, offering an outstanding quality of life for singles and families, including public schools ranked among the best in the country and numerous prestigious universities nearby.  In addition to an educated, affluent population with the country’s most robust economy and career opportunities for spouses, the area offers an exciting and vibrant nightlife, trendsetting restaurants, and cultural, historical, and international events unique to Washington, D.C. With four distinct seasons and varied geography, our region offers the best of all worlds: Hiking, golfing, rafting, skiing, sailing, beaches, rock climbing, and most every other sport or activity can be found at most a short drive away.

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 & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being 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
• 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

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

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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