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

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Treat a diverse range of cases including emergencies
  • Collaborate with experienced surgeons and veterinary team
  • Engage in mentorship and teaching within the team
  • Participate in ongoing education and clinical studies

Benefits

  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Generous employee pet discounts and continuing education allowances
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian VCA Carriage Hills Animal Hospital in Montgomery, AL. 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
  • General Practice opportunity working with a unique 24-hour Emergency & Referral hospital
  • Exposure to a wide variety of complex cases, including neurology, orthopedics, trauma, and critical care
  • Balance of referral cases from across the state and general practice cases from the local community
  • Collaborative environment with experienced surgeons and associate veterinarians
  • Fast-paced setting ideal for building advanced clinical skills and experience
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-time position: General Practice day shift with rotating Sat.
  • Operational Hours: 24-hour Emergency & Referral hospital


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


Community
• Centrally located-about 2 hours to Atlanta and 2 hours to Gulf Coast beaches
• Vibrant arts and culture scene, including the Alabama Shakespeare Festival and local museums
• Great dining, shopping, and farmers markets in downtown and East Montgomery
• Family-friendly community with parks, a zoo, and local entertainment

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.
  • Bonus package 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, 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 AL, 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 here: VCA Carriage Hills Aimal Hospital and Pet Resort

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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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