Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$66K — $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
  • Professional licensure in California or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary ethics and medicine

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals
  • Perform a broad range of medical and surgical procedures
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools including ultrasound and digital x-ray
  • Collaborate with a dedicated veterinary team to enhance patient outcomes
  • Engage with clients to build trust and ensure top-notch service
  • Participate in ongoing professional development and training
  • Mentor new graduates and veterinary students

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick days
  • Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
  • Access to innovative mental health resources and tools
  • Employee pet discounts and wellness programs
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA American River 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
  • High-quality medicine and exceptional service
  • Electronic medical records, full in-house lab, and Antech reference lab
  • Advanced diagnostics: ultrasound, digital x-ray with board-certified radiology reports, and hands-free radiology
  • Fully equipped dental suite with digital radiography
  • Collaborative, fun work environment with loyal clientele
  • Hands-free radiology
  • AAHA accredited
  • Prime location in Orangevale: a charming small-town vibe close to Sacramento, Folsom, Lake Tahoe, Lake Folsom, and the American River for outdoor activities
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time, flexible options
  • Open Monday-Friday (7:30 am - 5 pm) and Saturday (9 am - 5 pm)
  • No on-call or overnight cases


Cases
  • Small animal practice with a focus on preventative care
  • Broad range of medical and surgical cases
  • Convenient access to referral hospitals for specialty or emergency care


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 $66,560 - $180K.
  • 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 (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in CA, 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 [Link to hospital website]

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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