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VCA Animal Hospitals
Bedford, New York

Emergency Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

Pay not disclosed

Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Includes call
Weekends
Not specified
Posted 1mo ago

Job description

Join us as an Emergency Veterinarian at VCA Katonah Bedford and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.
Why join the Katonah Bedford team
24/7 true ER service with a wide range of emergency and critical cases
On-site diagnostics and monitoring to support fast, high-level ER decision-making
Work alongside on-site specialists (surgery, internal medicine, oncology, etc.) for complex cases
Busy, varied case flow that keeps ER skills sharp and days interesting
Strong, experienced ER nursing and support team on every shift
Well-known, high-demand emergency referral hospital serving the Westchester / NYC area
Schedule
Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
Hours of Operation: 24/7
Cases
Small / Companion animal focus
Who we look for
People obsessed with pets and their care
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
Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 the care team
Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers. com) (open link in new window)
Qualifications
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalency program
Licensure in good standing to practice in NY, or the ability to obtain
A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
About VCA
VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.
Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.
VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www. vca. com or find us on social media.
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

Key Responsibilities

As an Emergency Veterinarian, you will handle a wide range of emergency and critical cases while working alongside specialists. You will be supported by a strong ER nursing and support team to ensure high-level decision-making.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Emergency MedicineTeam CollaborationClient Relationship ManagementCritical ThinkingDiagnostic SkillsEmpathyLifelong LearningProblem SolvingPatient CareCommunication

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 8% are remote, 66% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

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Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401k with company match
Paid parental leave
Paid vacation and sick leave
Continuing Education Allowance
Paid Continuing Education Days