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VCA Shoreline Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to work at our 24-hour emergency/multi-specialty practice in Shelton, Connecticut.

We feature a newly-built, state-of-the-art facility, a talented team of specialists, and a strong management team dedicated to delivering the highest quality patient care and exceptional client service.

VCA Shoreline is located in luxurious Fairfield County on the Gold Coast of Connecticut. We are 60 miles from New York City, 20 miles from New Haven and Yale University, and approximately 2 hours from Boston. The rotating schedule will give you plenty of time each week to explore the beaches, hiking, biking, music, art and all the seasons of Southern New England.

Under the guidance of the hospital Medical Director and with the support of the Regional Medical Director, the Emergency Associate Veterinarian will see and treat a variety of emergency cases in addition to providing daytime, swing, or overnight medical oversight to ICU, post-operative and critical care patients. Our highly trained Technical staff provides excellent support for our large and diverse emergency caseload.

In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to save pets' lives. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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