VCA Care Specialty and Emergency Animal Hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

For more than 20 years, we have been caring for pets in the Santa Barbara area. Our newly updated hospital is beautiful and inviting, with a diverse and stimulating caseload. With support from our board-certified Emergency Care Criticalist Dr. Virginia Frauenthal, board-certified Internal Medicine specialist Dr. Claudia Bowman and seasoned ER Veterinarians, you’ll always have a stellar team to work with. Our qualified technicians, many RVTs, are equipped to assist in a variety of emergency and non-emergency situations. With loyalty and love for the community, several of our staff have been at Care for over a decade.

For its mild climate and enchanting location, Santa Barbara has won well-deserved recognition as “The American Riviera.” Santa Barbara is unique in many ways and discovering the hidden gems and history is half the fun of living here. This community has excellent restaurants, art and culture, community events, stunning beaches, hiking, and running trails. The perfect balance of small town feel with big city amenities. For those wanting big city attractions, LA is a short drive down the coast. Please click apply now to be considered for this ideal Central Coast position!

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

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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