Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$90K — $150K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Maryland or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine
  • Adherence to veterinary code of ethics
  • Passion for animal care and collaboration with a team

Responsibilities

  • Provide medical care for sick and well animals
  • Utilize advanced medical technology including in-house lab and digital radiology
  • Collaborate with a skilled team of veterinarians and veterinary assistants
  • Teach and mentor new graduates and interns
  • Establish strong relationships with clients based on trust

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE days
  • Employee pet discounts
  • Access to mental health resources such as the Headspace app
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital 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
  • 5 DVM's, 8 VA's, Hospital Manager, 4 CSR's
  • Fully equipped with in-house laboratory, digital radiology, dental radiology, endoscopy, laser surgery, and ultrasonography
  • AAHA Accredited
  • St. Mary's County is home to some of the oldest extant buildings with many registered with the National Registry of Historic Places.
  • You will find museums, heritage and history, fine arts and culture, fine food and drink including many locally wineries.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Flexible on shifts

Hours of Operation:

Mon:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat:

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sun:

Closed

Cases
  • Sick and well

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
  • The annual salary range for this position is $90K - $150K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  • This position is eligible for a signing bonus.
  • 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.

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 degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, 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 St. Mary's Animal Hospital

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

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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