Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $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 Virginia, or the ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine
  • Understanding of and adherence to veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care for cats and dogs
  • Collaborate with a small team of veterinarians and support staff
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development
  • Mentor and support veterinary students and new graduates
  • Nurture strong relationships with clients and colleagues

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowances and days
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness tools
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Animal Care Center 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
  • Small team with 1 current doctor, 4 assistants, and 2 receptionists
  • Hands-free radiology
  • AAHA Accreditation
  • Norfolk offers natural charm, with miles of shoreline and coastal views! The scenery is beautiful and inspiring.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Full-Time
  • Hours of Operation:
    • Monday - Friday 8:00 am to 6:00 pm

Cases
  • Cats, Dogs

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
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
  • 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 VA, 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 Animal Care Center

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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