VCA Lakewood Animal Hospital, among the most established and respected 24-hour emergency and general practices in Southern California, is currently looking for a Veterinarian to join the family.

The hospital has been in existence since 1948 and in 2007 moved to a spectacular and absolute state-of-the-art 10,000 sq. foot facility and overnight became one of the finest and most beautiful hospitals in the west.

The hospital receives emergency cases from approximately 60 local hospitals, 19 of which send all their after-hour referrals to VCA Lakewood. With a client base of 30,000 cases and so many referring hospitals, there is no doubt this is a busy practice with an exciting and varied caseload. There are currently 13 doctors including a resident trained surgeon as well as multiple internship trained DVMs. In addition, there is access to specialists in surgery, radiology, and cardiology.

A hospital with such a heavy caseload and strong doctor presence must have an excellent accompanying team. VCA Lakewood does not disappoint in this department with approximately 100 technicians and receptionists.

VCA Lakewood is fully staffed with a well-trained support team and has all the necessary equipment that one would expect from a hospital of this caliber. The hospital has digital radiography, CT, an endoscopy tower, multiple ultrasounds, O2 cages, a ventilator, complete in house lab and plenty of IV pumps, syringe pumps and monitoring equipment.

The rewards to working here are too many to mention. If you are interested, please take a look at our website and apply below. This really is a rare opportunity for the right person, so don't delay!    

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
• 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