What are the responsibilities and job description for the Ophthalmologist position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Northwest Veterinary Specialists , Oregon’s largest specialty hospital and a fixture of the Portland veterinary community, is seeking an Ophthalmologist to join our team.
The goal of VCA NWVS has been to provide exceptional patient care while creating a supportive work environment for its doctors and staff. Because of that goal, the hospital is proud of the reputation it has in the veterinary community for a collaborative culture with a strong sense of teamwork.
What started off as a small specialty center has grown into a large campus with three buildings housing multiple specialties, including our own Diagnostic Imaging Department. The people and resources of VCA NWVS are able to provide pets and clients with the most comprehensive veterinary care in the Portland-Vancouver metro region.
At VCA NWVS, the sense of teamwork and the culture of working together is no less important than the level of medical and surgical care that patients receive. The team is experienced, with tremendous longevity and prides itself on the lack of ego. It’s all about camaraderie, treating people with respect and creating a collegial and collaborative workplace.
The hospital’s blood bank, established in 2006, provides the highest quality blood products to meet the needs of the Portland pet population. Since then, volunteers have donated over 400 units of blood and worked exclusively with the Oregon Zoo, including cross-matching and transfusing elephants and orangutans.
The unofficial motto of the city is “Keep Portland Weird”, reflecting its unique, forward-thinking culture. Portland is often referred to as the Greenest City in America and has been listed among the top ten places to live in the United States. The city offers a variety of outdoor activities with mountains, beaches, and forests within minutes' reach.
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
Additional Benefits
For more information about this job, please contact Kristen Hreczan, Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty, at Kristen.hreczan@vca.com or 704-351-0221.
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We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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