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 or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Virginia, or the ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small companion animals
  • Work collaboratively with a skilled team including Licensed Veterinary Technicians
  • Engage in professional development through mentorship and continuing education
  • Develop strong relationships with clients and colleagues
  • Participate in advanced clinical studies and utilize cutting-edge medical technology

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to innovative mental health resources and wellness programs
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Chancellor 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.

Why join the Chancellor team
  • Medical Director, has over a decade of service with our hospital, other doctor staff has been an invaluable member of our team for over 30 years.
  • Support of our skilled Licensed Veterinary Technicians and a dedicated team of support staff
  • Our facility boasts state-of-the-art medical equipment, including a surgical laser, therapeutic laser, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, ultrasound, iCare TonoVet Plus Tonometer, and advanced surgical monitoring equipment - all of which were upgraded in 2023
  • AAHA-accredited
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
  • Hours of Operation
  • Mon - Fri: 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Sat - Sun: Closed


Cases
  • Small / Companion animal focus


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. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  • This position is eligible for a signing bonus up to $25,000.


Health & Well-being
  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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


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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