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 practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine
  • Experience in veterinary medicine, with open opportunities for new graduates
  • Ability to collaborate and work as part of a team

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Handle a diverse range of cases including emergency situations
  • Work closely with veterinary technicians and assistants
  • Mentor and support students and new graduates
  • Engage with clients to foster strong relationships

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to mental health resources through innovative programs
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director at VCA Jackson Animal Hospital. 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
  • Leadership opportunity available!
  • Join a highly skilled team of experienced assistants and Credentialed Veterinary Technicians
  • Staff backgrounds span general practice, specialty, and emergency medicine
  • Some team members bring nearly 20 years of expertise
  • Unique hospital atmosphere: see both primary care and emergent cases
  • Opportunity to work up diverse and interesting patients
  • Located in a community without nearby specialty hospitals-expand your skills
  • Enjoy the best of both worlds-variety of cases without typical emergency/specialty hours
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm
  • Full-time position


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Diverse range of cases and emergency situations


Community
  • Join a welcoming and engaged community with strong civic participation and local pride.
  • Experience a vibrant city offering rich cultural arts, recreational opportunities, and family-friendly programs.
  • Support initiatives that promote inclusion, community safety, and the growth of local businesses.


Who do 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.
  • Medical Director stipend and Medical Director annual bonus
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
  • 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 Michigan, 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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