Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$70K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • Valid VA licensure or ability to obtain licensure
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine
  • Adherence to veterinary ethics
  • Strong interpersonal skills and collaboration abilities

Responsibilities

  • Provide exceptional medical care for cats and dogs
  • Teach and mentor team members and new graduates
  • Utilize in-house laboratory and advanced imaging tools
  • Build strong relationships with clients and patients
  • Participate in ongoing professional development programs

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being resources including Headspace app subscriptions
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
Full Job Description
Why join the team
  • A tenured doctor, supported by three veterinary assistants, two receptionists, and one groomer.
  • In-house laboratory with chemistry capabilities, digital X-ray, and ultrasound.
  • Hands-free radiology
  • AAHA accredited
  • We have a dedicated, close-knit team with long-tenured employees who truly care about our patients and clients. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, consistency, and strong relationships with both our clients and each other, which helps create a supportive and positive work environment.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday - Friday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, one Saturday per month, 8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Cases
  • Cats, Dogs

Who we look for
  • People obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust


Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.


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 the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program


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Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in VA, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


Learn more about the hospital VCA Animal Cares Associates

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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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