Associate Veterinarian - Lancaster, PA

VCA Animal Hospitals

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary school
  • Active veterinary license in Pennsylvania or ability to obtain one
  • Experience with diverse species including dogs, cats, and pocket pets
  • Strong communication skills for both client and team engagement
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a high-paced environment

Responsibilities

  • Provide primary care and medical services to various species
  • Utilize digital x-ray systems and in-house lab capabilities
  • Handle pharmacy responsibilities and medication management
  • Participate in continuing education opportunities to enhance skills
  • Engage with clients to discuss pet care and treatment plans

Benefits

  • Mental health resources and well-being programs available
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • Generous paid parental, vacation, and sick leave policies
  • Student loan assistance services available
  • 100% coverage for professional liability, life insurance, and short-term disability
  • Discount on pet care for employees
  • Participation in mentorship and robust clinical studies programs
Full Job Description
VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.

We provide primary care for a variety of species, from cats and dogs to pocket pets and birds for a population of approximately 60,000 people in Lancaster and York Counties. We have a fully stocked pharmacy, in house lab capabilities, digital x-ray systems, and a fantastic staff with a sense of urgency, compassion, and experience for all situations!

We value work-life balance, with doctors working three days a week and every 3rd Saturday. Our hospital is open 6 days a week with no on-call hours.

Lancaster, PA is full of restaurants, art galleries, outdoor music, county parks as well as Buchanan Dog Park. We have a minor league baseball team, theaters, Hershey Park, outlet shopping, and more. The Susquehanna River provides the opportunity for hiking and boating if you prefer the outdoors. We have easy access to the Lancaster train station, which can take you to Philadelphia or even up to NYC!

VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital

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.


If you are a current associate, you 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).

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