Are you looking to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care?  Does the thought of being part of a well-established, highly-regarded, AAHA-accredited, VECCS level II certified trauma center appeal to you?  Do you dream about a schedule that'™s designed around work-life balance?  Are you interested in partaking in all of the attractions, activities, and culture that life in the Greater Washington DC area has to offer? 

If you answered yes to any or all of these questions, then VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital has some fantastic opportunities available to you as an Emergency Veterinarian! 

Veteran ER practitioners, internship trained vets, or capable new graduates are all welcome to apply!  If you are a new graduate, you will receive mentoring support to help you be successful in a demanding ER environment.

VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital, which has been serving the community since 1942, operates one of the few round-the-clock services for veterinary care in the area. Working with a talented and diverse team of ER and General Practice associates, Licensed Veterinary Technicians, and support staff, this position will allow you to drive your own success by using your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy and confidence, to help critically ill and injured pets and help clients understand and cope with their pet'™s urgent medical needs.

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. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• Robust Clinical Studies program
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities

VCA adds value to your compensation package with the following:

• Competitive salary plus bonus potential
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Generous CE allowance
• Opportunity to teach and mentor
• 401(k)
• Life and Long Term Disability insurance
• Professional Liability coverage