VCA Central Animal Hospital opened hiring applications for a full-time Urgent Care Veterinarian at VCA Central Animal Hospital in Upland, California, offering an annual salary range between $140,000 and $180,000 alongside a $20,000 sign-on bonus.
Position Details and Compensation at VCA Central Animal Hospital
The full-time position requires rotating shifts and weekends, operating within hospital hours running Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Saturday and Sunday hours, as detailed in the job posting. Compensation is scaled between $140,000 and $180,000 annually, with the final salary determined by experience, skills, knowledge, and abilities. Eligible full-time staff also qualify for a comprehensive benefits package administered by the VCA family of brands.
According to VCA Animal Hospitals, the total rewards structure includes health, dental, and vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services, and a 401(k) retirement savings plan featuring a company match. Employees also receive access to an associate health and well-being department providing Headspace app subscriptions, a Fidelity financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources, alongside paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
Clinical Environment and Patient Caseload
The Upland facility operates as an American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) accredited hybrid hospital, supporting a diverse patient mix that includes dogs, cats, reptiles, pocket pets, and avian species. The veterinary team treats sick and injured pets utilizing hands-free radiology, ultrasound equipment with color doppler, digital dental radiographs, therapeutic lasers, and STORZ endoscopes, backed by full anesthetic monitoring capabilities including capnography.
The incoming veterinarian will join a staff comprising three seasoned Doctors of Veterinary Medicine (DVMs) and a support team of four full-time Registered Veterinary Technicians (RVTs). Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university or an equivalent qualification, alongside active licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain it.
Professional Development and Corporate Network
VCA provides continuing education allowances, paid continuing education days, and access to WOOF University programs for doctors and support staff. Clinicians also gain opportunities to participate in clinical studies programs across the broader network.
VCA operates as part of the Mars Veterinary Health family, maintaining a network of 1,000 animal hospitals that serves over 4.5 million pets annually with a workforce of 35,000 associates. Interested applicants currently employed within the VCA network must submit their applications through the internal Workday career portal.
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