VCA Emergency Animal Hospital & Referral Center in beautiful Mission Valley San Diego California is excited to announce the expansion of our specialty services with the addition of afull-time Veterinary Integrative Medicine Specialist. With the opening of our brand-new state-of-the-art26000-square-foot hospital in July 2024 we are entering an exciting phase of growth and innovationand we invite you to be part of it.
About Our Hospital
Our newly opened facility was designed to support the highest standard of veterinary specialty and emergency care. Our services include:
24/7 Emergency & Critical Care
Internal Medicine
Surgery
Neurology & Neurosurgery
Oncology
Advanced Imaging (CT / MRI)
Cardiology
ICU & Specialty Nursing Teams
We are now expanding intoIntegrative Medicineto provide comprehensive whole-patient care that blends advanced Western medicine with evidence-based complementary therapies.
Position Overview
We are seeking aboard-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Integrative Medicine Specialistwho is passionate about providing individualized multimodal treatment plans. This role offers the opportunity to build and grow a new integrative service line within a highly collaborative multidisciplinary referral hospital.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and lead our Integrative Medicine service
Perform patient assessments and create customized therapy plans
Collaborate with specialty and emergency clinicians
Utilize and/or develop services such as:
Acupuncture
Chinese Herbal Medicine
Rehabilitation & Physical Therapy integration
Pain management protocols
Nutritional therapy
Laser therapy and other advanced modalities
Schedule
Full Time availability
Who we look for
Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust
Total Rewards
As a member of the VCA family eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package including:
Compensation
Compensation is negotiable based on education experience and other relevant credentials. The annual salary for this position is $125000.
This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
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 companymatch
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 the care team
Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
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Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
Licensure in good standing to practice in (state) or the ability to obtain
Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
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
For more information about this position please contact Rayna Faumuina Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner Specialty at or .
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 .Required Experience:
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