Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$85K — $100K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high medicine standards and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine veterinary services for cats and dogs
  • Perform emergency care as needed
  • Maintain a supportive and collaborative team environment
  • Utilize the latest veterinary technology
  • Incorporate fear-free techniques in pet care
  • Mentor students and new graduates

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being resources including Headspace app and financial tools
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
  • Opportunities for involvement in Clinical Studies program
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital & Emergency Center and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team
• An AAHA-accredited well-established 24-hour general practice/emergency hospital that has served the Corpus Christi area for 25 years!
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, a Covidien Force Triad, 2 Class IV Companion lasers, rigid endoscopy, flexible videoscope, in-house lab, ultrasound, and a well-equipped dental suite.
• We also offer certified pain management, medical acupuncture, chiropractic and laser therapy.
• Our team is committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
• Full-Time schedule
• Our hospital is open 24/7 with 3 12-hour shifts or 4 10-hour shifts available per week

Cases
• Our practice focuses on providing routine veterinary services and emergency care for cats and 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
• Compensation negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs and bonuses.

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
• 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 Texas, 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 here: VCA Oso Creek Animal Hospital and Emergency Center

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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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