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VCA Animal Hospitals

Overnight Emergency Veterinarian

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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$114,372 / year median in Pennsylvania

+11% projected growth

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Career Center Home Search Jobs Overnight Emergency Veterinarian 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Overnight Emergency Veterinarian Share Print VCA Animal Hospitals State College, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site) APPLY Overnight Emergency Veterinarian Share Print VCA Animal Hospitals State College, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site) APPLY Posted 21 hours ago Overnight Emergency Veterinarian Share Print VCA Animal Hospitals State College, Pennsylvania, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 1-2 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel 0-10% Species Canine +1 Feline Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Overnight Emergency Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Overnight Emergency Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description VCA Metzger Animal Hospital is excited to offer a new structure for our emergency department! We are an 11
  • doctor (3 board-certified), dual AAHA-certified (general and referral) and ACVECC (level II) 24-hour hospital.
Come join the largest, most advanced, compassionate, and progressive veterinary hospital in State College, Pennsylvania ! We are looking for Overnight Emergency Veterinarians currently. New doctors, or "new to ER" veterinarians, can earn $150,000+ with an excellent ER mentorship program to get you started More experienced veterinarians can earn $250,000+ total compensation with a variety of schedule options available VCA Metzger Animal Hospital embraces innovations and we utilize an extensive array of cutting-edge diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment. These include a complete laboratory supervised by clinical pathologist Holly Brown DVM, PhD, DACP (Clinical Pathology), advanced imaging (digital x-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, color flow Doppler GE Logic ultrasound), canine rehabilitation center (underwater treadmill, rehab certified staff) and complete ER instrumentation (ventilators, 2 Oxygen cages, laparoscopy, endoscopy, Covidien Force Triad). We also have an approved residency program that offers a pathway to ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners) board certification. State College, Pennsylvania is in beautiful central PA (halfway between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia) and home of Penn State University (PSU). We have a beautiful downtown area with shopping, dining, nightlife, arts, music, etc. There is easy access to outdoor activities with hiking trails, parks, skiing, festivals, lakes, etc. We also have lots of sporting events, concerts and performing arts. Fall weekends are full of energy and excitement with PSU football. We are a huge football town! 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. Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates! As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Benefits, Health & Well-Being Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources). 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match. Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services. Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave. Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing. 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 disability insurance. Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.
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83681343 VCA Animal Hospitals Healthcare / Health Services View your LinkedIn connections VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forw... View Full Profile More Jobs from VCA Animal Hospitals Medical Director Closter, New Jersey, United States 1 hour ago Associate Veterinarian
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Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location State College, Pennsylvania, United States Median Salary Net Salary per month $4,300 Median Apartment Rent in City Center (1-3 Bedroom) $1,743
  • $2,802 $2,273 Safety Index 85 /100 85 Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $100
  • $500 $158 High-Speed Internet $30
  • $105 $67 Transportation Gasoline (1 liter) $1.
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