Surgeon

VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Ontario, CA is seeking a board certified or residency trained Surgeon to join our team in the heart of Southern California’s San Bernardino County.

Our motto at California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is “Special Care from the Heart”. It’s who we are. It’s what we do. VCA California Veterinary Specialists is one of the nation’s leading providers of advanced veterinary services. Our innovative team of multidisciplinary specialists provides Southern California with a network of specialty and critical care hospitals at three state of the art facilities: CVS Ontario (San Bernardino County), CVS Murrieta (Riverside County), and CVS Carlsbad (San Diego County).

Within our hospital and sister locations, we have specialists in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, medical and radiation oncology, and radiology and an experienced 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care staff. We are a teaching institution with an active surgical residency program and a popular rotating internship program.

Joining the VCA CVS-Ontario team you will be supported by a full Surgical team, Internal Medicine, Neurology, and Radiology Services as well as a team of eleven Emergency Clinicians and a full complement of experienced, well trained staff of full time VTS, RVTs and Assistants.  We have a modern and bright 14,000 sq ft. hospital with 10 exam rooms, 3 surgical suites, with state-of-the-art equipment including 1.5 Tesla MRI, fluoroscopy, laparoscopic and thorascopic instrumentation, endoscopy, multiple ultrasounds, and computed tomography with automatic injector and in-house lab. We have a unique culture in our hospital which places strong value on individual skill set, personality, and career goals.   

Our new Surgeon will have access to an existing referral base committed to these services. The successful candidate will participate in community outreach in a supportive structure but this is not a situation where the service needs to be built from scratch. With over 100 hospitals that actively refer cases and continuously come through the door, building a loyal following will not pose a problem for the right candidate.  

Located an hour east of Los Angeles and with over 300 sunny days per year, Greater Ontario provides all the things one expects of Southern California. In less than an hour, you can be at the mountains or the sea, the desert or a vineyard, enjoying fresh air and wide-open spaces, yet still close to urban centers. Go explore! Immerse yourself in the natural beauty, sophistication and hometown feel of the region.

As a member of the VCA family, your love for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 

Health & Wellness 

• An innovative, new department focused on associate health and wellbeing, with programs such as company sponsored Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tools, and access to additional mental health resources. 
• 401k retirement savings plan, with matching contributions of 25% of the first 4% of your eligible compensation 
• Health, dental, vision insurance with HSA/FSA, infertility benefits 
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 
• Flexible scheduling for work/life balance 

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 collaborative network of 6,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

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. ​

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $250,000 to $350,000 with a hefty sign-on bonus. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

To learn more about this or our our other opportunities for Surgeons, please reach out to Camille Audet, Sr Talent Acquisition Partner at Camille.Audet@vca.com or 213-440-7786.

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