Are you a compassionate, skilled veterinarian looking to make a difference in emergency and critical care?

Join our dedicated team at VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, a 24-hour, state-of-the-art emergency and 7-day a week general practice hospital that provides comprehensive care for small animals, large animals, and exotics. We are located on the east side of Tucson.

Your shift will primarily be small animal, and if you would like to see exotics, that’s a bonus, but it is not required! We see all emergency cases from minor ear and skin problems to GDV, HBC, GIFB, vomiting, diarrhea, and more involved medical cases such as DKA, septic abdomens, pancreatitis etc.

About Us

At VCA Civano Animal Hospital and Emergency Center, we pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, compassionate veterinary medicine in a supportive and collaborative environment. Our modern facility includes:

Fully equipped ICU and emergency department staffed around the clockAdvanced digital radiography with available consultations with a board-certified radiologist.Ultrasound and endoscopy capabilities 24/7Full in-house lab equipment to include 3 chemistry analyzers, 2 CBC machines, coag analyzer, sedivue urine analyzer, vetstat analyzer for iCa, blood gasses, in-house digital cytology machine with consults available 24/7 by a pathologistA diverse caseload including dogs, cats, birds, reptiles, large animals, and small mammals

We believe in the power of teamwork, continuing education, and innovation to provide the best care for our patients and clients.

Who do we look for

Dedicated doctors who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will:

Manage urgent and critical cases with the support of an experienced nursing and technical teamPerform diagnostics and treatments using advanced imaging and in-house lab equipmentCollaborate with specialists and colleagues to provide exceptional patient outcomesParticipate in a rotating schedule including swing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidaysStudents and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorshipHave work & life balance! This is one of our main priorities

Schedule

Current hospital hours: 7 days a week, 24 hours a day.Full-time preferred, but open to part-timeWe can offer either 10 or 12-hour shiftsRotating swing and overnight shiftsRotating weekends

What We Offer

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses availableThis position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation servicesPaid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education DaysWOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team.Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies programMentorship and training in specific areas of interest. We offer monthly journal club meetings and didactic rounds to ensure opportunities are available for growth and development.

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Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in Arizona, or the ability to obtain.A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.Strong interest or experience in emergency medicine.Excellent communication and teamwork skills.Commitment to compassionate, high-quality care

About Civano

This practice is a very unique part of the veterinary community. It was built from the ground up by two sisters who grew up in Tucson and have developed a very close relationship with several surrounding veterinarians. It is through this trusting relationship, we have become one of the top referral hospitals for more advanced care and diagnostics. We pride ourselves with offering gold standard medicine. We are also uniquely are the only hospital within the VCA family that has retained a private partnership. Our medical director is one of the founding DVMs! We are looking for more skilled and dedicated veterinarians to join “our family!”

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people, and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward, and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here: Hospital Website

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If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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.