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Colonial Veterinary Hospital located in Ithaca, NY is looking for an Emergency Veterinarian to join our team!

We are a 14 doctor practice with a large support staff that includes 33 LVT's and Assistants.  We're open 7 days/week, and 24 hours for hospitalized patient care. Our practice is the perfect mix of general and specialty services. Our hours of operation do not require overnight doctor shifts, however there is a very challenging and diverse caseload in emergency medicine. We have a great group of veterinarians who support each other and work well as a team, with specialties that include IM, Surgery, and Oncology.

Features:

• 8 exam rooms
• Dedicated dental suite
• Full digital radiography including dental
• Ultrasound
• CT
• EMR
• Cold/therapeutic Laser
• AAHA accredited
• Feline Friendly
• 24-hour patient hospitalization

Ithaca is a vibrant college town with Cornell University just 5 miles away.  We have wonderful restaurants, cultural events, and many outdoor activities available!

About the position:
- In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets.  

- As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.  

Knowledge and Experience:
A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
A license to practice in New York

Skills and Abilities:
Professional mannerism and appearance
Good interpersonal skills.
Positive and friendly attitude.
Ability to communicate directions
Ability to make decisions.
Respect for clients and their pets.
Ability to work under stress.
Practices the highest standard of medicine and upholds the veterinary code of ethics
 

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:        
Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
Robust Clinical Studies program.
Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.