Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensure to practice in California, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Perform routine wellness exams and treat complex medical cases
  • Collaborate with a team of experienced veterinarians
  • Educate clients on pet care and health
  • Utilize advanced veterinary technology in treatment processes

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being programs including mental health resources
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance with additional support for infertility and gender affirmation
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Opportunities for participation in clinical studies and ongoing learning programs
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Brentwood 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.

Why Join the Team
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment with robust support staff
  • A dynamic group of skilled professionals including 5 experienced DVMs
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography to ultrasound
  • Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
  • We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
  • Our hospital is AAHA-accredited


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 7:30 am to 6 pm, Saturday from 8 am to 4 pm, Sunday Closed
  • Full-time or Part Time, Some Weekends Required


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Routine wellness to complex medical cases


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
  • The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
  • Salary Range listed is based on part time and fulltime 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 (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


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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