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 university
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Michigan or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide world-class veterinary care to a diverse clientele
  • Collaborate effectively with a team of pet-care professionals
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development
  • Build strong relationships with clients and associates
  • Participate in innovative clinical studies and research when opportunities arise

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health insurance including dental and vision
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Access to innovative health and wellness resources
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Why join the team
  • Our hospital is well equipped with in-house labs, ultrasound, surgical laser, digital radiographs, and dental radiographs
  • Located in Hamburg, Michigan, approximately 30 miles South-East of the Greater Lansing area.


Schedule
  • FT or PT available
  • Operational hours: Mon - Thurs 9:00 am - 7 pm, Fri - 9:00 am - 5:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 2:00 pm


Community
  • Lakefront Outdoor Haven: Instant access to scenic lakes, the Huron River, and miles of trails.
  • Perfect Location: Relaxed small-town peace with an easy commute to Ann Arbor, Detroit, and the Greater Lansing Area
  • Top-Tier Safety: Consistently ranked as one of Michigan's safest and most welcoming communities.
  • Great Quality of Life: Access to excellent local schools and a vibrant, active local community.


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 VCA Associate, 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 resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
  • 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 MI, 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 Countryside Animal Hospital of Hamburg

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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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