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 university or equivalent
  • Current licensure in California or ability to obtain it
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats
  • Conduct routine wellness examinations
  • Manage complex medical cases
  • Collaborate with a skilled team on patient care
  • Educate clients about pet health and wellness

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Access to advanced veterinary technology
  • Full-time schedule with three days off per week
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE days
  • Innovative health and well-being programs
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group. 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
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • A dynamic group of skilled professionals
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, cold/therapeutic lasers and a dedicated dental suite
  • Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff
  • Our hospital is AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free and Feline Friendly


Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: Monday - Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday- Closed
  • Full-time 4 day week, 10 hour day (3 days off per week)


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 a 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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