VCA Valley Animal Medical Center & Emergency Hospital is seeking a Criticalist to join our well-established and highly regarded 24-hour emergency and general practice in Indio - located in the heart of the beautiful Coachella Valley of Southern California.

As the only emergency hospital within 80 miles, we have a high caseload of seriously ill and critically injured patients. This is an outstanding opportunity for a Criticalist to lead a strong team of emergency doctors practicing excellent medicine. We have a residency trained surgeon on staff and are hiring for an internist. Come help our practice grow!

Our 10,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility features just about anything you need to deliver the highest quality patient care. In addition to the "bells and whistles," you will appreciate our skilled support staff who help make this such a great place to work.

Located 20 miles from Palm Springs, the city of Indio is currently the largest and fastest growing city in Riverside County's Coachella Valley. With nationally recognized public safety services, exceptional schools, great parks, senior and teen centers, it is no wonder Indio is ranked as one of the best places to live for young families. People who visit tend to stay here once they experience Indio's temperate winter climate, high quality of life, art and cultural offerings, unique restaurants and shops.

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 & 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 network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists
  

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 may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

For more information about this job, please contact Lauren Goode, Senior Talent Acquisition Partner, at lauren.goode@vca.com or 704-517-3726.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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