Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university.
  • Valid licensure to practice in Washington state or ability to acquire one.
  • Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.
  • Experience with small animal care, especially dogs and cats.
  • Strong interest in continued education and professional growth.

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals.
  • Collaborate with a skilled team to enhance patient outcomes.
  • Educate pet owners on pet health and wellness.
  • Participate in a hands-on approach to diagnostics and treatments.
  • Possibility of stepping into a Medical Director role for eligible candidates.

Benefits

  • Access to innovative health and wellness programs, including mental health resources.
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance, with additional benefits for infertility and gender affirmation.
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid time off for professional development.
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Ponti 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.

Why join the team
  • We've been serving this community for over 45 years!
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including Digital X-ray, Digital Dental, Ultrasound and cold laser, with a spacious layout for treatments, surgery, and exam rooms.
  • Hands-free radiology safety standards
  • This position has the potential to be filled as a Medical Director for candidates interested in a leadership role.


Schedule
  • Flexible: Full-Time or Part-Time positions available
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm


Cases
  • Small animal; dogs and cats


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 $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 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 Washington state, 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

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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