Ophthalmologist at VCA Animal Hospitals

Albuquerque, New Mexico, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

05 Apr, 26

Salary

300000.0

Posted On

05 Jan, 26

Experience

10 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Ophthalmology, Emergency Care, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, Cardiology, Surgery, Ultrasound, Endoscopy, Imaging, Radiation Therapy, Teamwork, Mentorship, Client Service, Patient Care, Collaboration

Industry

Veterinary Services

Description

VCA Veterinary Care Animal Hospital & Referral Center located in Albuquerque, New Mexico is looking for an Ophthalmologist who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. Vet Care is a hybrid hospital, meaning we offer both specialty and primary care services. We have a wonderful group of general practitioners and specialists and we pride ourselves on prioritizing collegiality and collaboration. Our emphasis on team work means there is always someone to provide a second opinion or helping hand and sick ER patients can easily be transferred to the appropriate service. We have multiple veterinarians that have been at Vet Care for well over a decade (and some over three decades!). Vet Care has boarded specialists in emergency and critical care, internal medicine, oncology, ophthalmology, cardiology and surgery. On the support staff side, we have an experienced patient care team, a phenomenal client service team, and the best referral management department in the country. Our stable management team prioritizes patient care and associate well-being and retention. Love teaching? We have a robust rotating internship program that offers you the opportunity to work with a new group of young veterinarians every year. Vet Care recently moved into a beautiful, new, 35,000 foot hospital in northeast Albuquerque. We have dedicated suites for ultrasound, endoscopy, 6 surgical suites, oncology (including a chemo hood), ER procedures, and I-131 treatment. We also offer state-of-the-art equipment for imaging including a 128-slice CT scanner, an MRI, and three ultrasound machines. Our new hospital is equipped with a linear accelerator; we are the only hospital in New Mexico able to offer radiation therapy. Our hospital is AAHA-accredited, and we are an AAFP Gold Cat-Friendly Practice. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $200,000 -$300,000. 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 & 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 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 · VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting · 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 and long-term disability insurance · Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists 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

Responsibilities

The Ophthalmologist will practice advanced medicine in a collaborative environment with a team of general practitioners and specialists. Responsibilities include providing specialized care and potentially mentoring interns and young veterinarians.