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VCA Animal Hospitals Ophthalmologist in Los Angeles, California
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/west-los-angeles) is seeking an experienced Ophthalmologist to join our 24-hour hybrid general practice and emergency/specialty practice.
VCA West Los Angeles Animal Hospital is a referral center, primary care facility and teaching hospital with 24-hour emergency service. We have a staff of 60 veterinarians with specialists in internal medicine, surgery, emergency and critical care, neurology, ophthalmology, cardiology, oncology, radiation oncology, radiology, zoological medicine and surgery, behavior and rehabilitation/integrative medicine.
We are located in a 42,000 sq ft state of the art facility. The large, 3-level hospital encompasses 9 state-of-the-art surgery suites; including suites dedicated to neurology, orthopedic and minimally invasive surgery. The hospital has 19 examination rooms, 2 medical procedure rooms, MRI, CT, a medical oncology suite (including our bone marrow transplant center), a radiation oncology suite housing a linear accelerator capable of IMRT, and a large physical therapy/rehabilitation center.
Individuals applying for this position should have strong interpersonal skills and the personality to deal with a large and varied case load and clientele, including referring veterinarians. We are looking for a personable, happy, charismatic individual with strong inter-personal skills who fits well within our family. Preference will be given to individuals with a strong interest and demonstrated competency in zoological companion animal medicine and surgery.
Passion to teach is a must. VCA West Los Angeles is a teaching hospital with 13 interns and 7 residents and it is committed to outstanding service and education. The candidate will take an active role in clinical and didactic teaching of professional students, residents, and interns, as well as continuing education for our local veterinary community. Opportunity for participation in clinically relevant research projects is available.
For additional information, click here: https://www.vcacareers.com/about-us .
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $120,000 to $300,000. This position is also eligible for production/commission and other variable pay programs.
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
Opportunities to mentor with one of the largest providers of private practice internships and residencies in the U.S.
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 peer network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
For more information about this job, please contact Camille Audet, Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty, at camille.audet@vca.com .
If you are a current associate, you will 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
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