The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is currently seeking an additional Surgeon to join our great family; new graduates strongly encouraged to apply.  An ideal candidate is a motivated, good-humored, compassionate clinician with excellent communication skills, and the desire to practice advanced surgery.

Veterinarians should not be subject to think they must be a either a superhero or a complete failure. We provide our doctors a steady and secure schedule, and environment so you do what is important, meaningful and allows you to take care of yourself too!

As a collective we care for one another as colleagues and family.  We are an established and well-known facility with wonderful referring veterinary and community support. 

We believe in work flexibility and understand that life happens, change is everywhere, and it is important to always grow as a whole.  You will be a part of a diverse team that is more like a family and works as one cohesive unit to ensure a better life for all staff, patients, and clients.  We are a hospital who wants individuals to be themselves, and allow them to do their best every day!  We have staff who have been with us since the hospital opening, and some who came to work with us because of previous work experiences together - this says a lot about us as a family and team!

While there is an immense amount we can't list, we would be more than pleased to discuss our culture, philosophy and position.

• WHAT DO YOU WANT YOUR EXPERIENCES TO BE?
  • Career pays for your life - not the other way around
  • Benefits that match your values Culture and Loyalty
    • Private managed hospital-non corporate
    • Exclusive focus on referral; no primary care
    • Social, supportive, positive environment
    • We are a family and part of the community
    • Mentorship (ours is real!) Grow and learn with us
      • Your CE is separate from your vacation time
      • Participate in technician internships and veterinary technician, and veterinary student externships
    • Work with other experienced clinicians, experienced licensed technicians, and dedicated support staff, all committed to excellence, teaching and learning
  • Financial
    • Substantial signing bonus
    • Tuition reimbursement/assistance
    • Moving expenses
    • 401K with MATCH
    • Access to a financial advisor
    • BUY-IN POTENTIAL
  • Prioritize your time
    • Flexible scheduling
    • Paid parental leave
  • Full benefits package
    • Medical, dental, optical, disability, continuing education
  • Social impact – Purpose-driven
    • VREC Angel Fund provides financial assistance
      • Prevents compassion fatigue for staff
      • Provides community service
    • Free care provided to service dogs
    • Discounted care for service individuals’ pets
    • Affiliations and discounts for with multiple rescue organizations

• WHAT WE WANT TO SHARE WITH YOU
  • Offers metropolitan, urban and rural living Low cost of living
    • Dollar covers more expenses
  • Large discretionary income
    • More cash left to spend
    • Doctors who left huge metro (Chicago, Boston, NYC, SF) areas will tell you they have more money to spend now!
  • Amenities
    • Prestigious, sought after, blue-ribbon schools
    • 19 colleges
    • Culture and Nightlife
      • Over 28 “essential” restaurants
      • Bars and clubs
      • Cultural center receives first wave, off-Broadway shows
    • Sports and outdoor activity
      • Penguins hockey
      • New York Yankees – Rail Riders
      • Minor leagues
      • Ski resorts - Local Elk Mountain, 4 hours to Killington or 6 hours to Stowe
      • Hiking, camping, kayaking, whitewater rafting, climbing, bicycling
  • Small center of the universe – where do you want to go?
    • 1 1/2 hours to Manhattan or Philadelphia
    • 4 hours to Washington DC or Boston
    • 5 hours to Vermont skiing
    • Drive – day trips and weekend outings
    • Fly - access to local, regional and international airports
      • 3 hours to Miami
      • 4 hours to the Caribbean
      • 6 hours to West Coast
      • 7 hours to London or Paris
      • 8 hours to Rome or Berlin
  • Established, growing hospital
    • Currently hiring to include, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, neurology, and other specialties
    • Currently planning a building expansion
  • Perform your best every day
    • Monitoring equipment, in-house labs, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, mechanical ventilator, telemetry, blood donor program,  and complete nuclear medicine capabilities including I-131 and Synovetin OA.
    • The only 24/7/365 MRI in the northeast, outside of Cleveland
    • Receive and work closely with many referral hospitals and University teaching hospitals.
  • Currently providing emergency (limited), internal medicine, surgery, rehabilitation, neurology, cardiology, and nuclear medicine services.
    • Dedicated radiologists available for consultation
  • Great community in South Abington Twp., PA

To submit a CV or for more information please contact Dr. Nichole Danova at Danova@vrecpa.com or Brent Parry-Hospital Manager at HR@vrecpa.com

Please review our website– vrecpa

Facebook page-“vrecpa,”

View our recruitment video: youtube.com/watch?v=6E7Gbn1UhIg&feature=youtu.be

Lift and carry 50lbs

Must have received Rabies vaccine.  Rabies titers drawn every two years to indicate booster requirement.

Must have received two part COVID vaccine and 6 month booster

About Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center

Company Overview We pride ourselves in an amazing, non-corporate, healthy, supportive work/family culture. We work as an open, multi-specialty hospital without "them vs. us" attitudes. We work for our patients, our clients, and our health and happiness. The Veterinary Referral and Emergency Center (VREC) is PRIVATELY OWNED, located in South Abington Twp., an affluent suburb in northeast, PA. The building opened in 2010 and we are preparing for an expansion. The hospital is well equipped with advanced monitoring equipment, in-house labs, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, mechanical ventilator, telemetry, and complete nuclear medicine capabilities. We have the only 24/7/365 MRI in the northeast, outside of Cleveland, and receive referrals from University teaching hospitals. We currently provide 24/7/365 emergency, critical care, internal medicine, surgery, neurology, and cardiology services. We have dedicated radiologists available for consultation and are continuing to expand to include, oncology, dermatology, ophthalmology, and other specialties. Please review - our website– www.vrecpa.com Facebook page-“vrecpa” Instagram-“vrecpa” Lastly - please view ou...r recruitment video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6E7Gbn1UhIg&feature=youtu.be Company History In December 2009, after working as a referral surgeon in the northeast Pennsylvania area, and with overwhelming encouragement and support from clients, referring veterinarians, and the community, Dr. Nichole Danova and a small group of staff founded the Veterinary Surgical Center. The VSC functioned as a surgical referral service, and quickly grew. Plans to move into a larger, full service hospital were launched almost immediately, and VREC’s current location was established and construction began in February of 2010. VREC, a 24-hour, advanced care referral and emergency center was opened in South Abington Twp., Pennsylvania in May, 2010 Notable Accomplishments / Recognition 2019 - Best Places to Work - Times Leader Media Group 2019 - America's Top Animal Hospitals - Vet 500 - DVM Insider 2015 - Small Business of Year - Governor's Impact Awards 2014 - Small Business of the Year Finalist - Governor's ImPAct Awards 2014 - Masonic Lodge Appreciation Award-Lodge #323-Services to the Scranton Police Department K-9 Unit 2013 - People's Choice Business of the Year - Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence 2011 – New and Emerging Business of the Year - Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence 2011 – Top 25 Women in Business - National Association of Women in Business 2010 – Pride and Progress Award Finalist-Interior Renovations-Scranton Awards for Growth and Excellence Benefits We offer A SUBSTANTIAL SIGNING BONUS, better than nationally competitive compensation, based on percentage with a guaranteed base salary, an excellent benefits package including continuing education, licensure, health, dental, optical, disability insurance, 401k WITH MATCH, PARENTAL LEAVE, and a great work schedule complete this wonderful opportunity. Buy-in opportunity available.

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