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
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in WV, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and ethical practice

Responsibilities

  • Provide veterinary care for diverse caseload including dogs, cats, pigs, and rabbits
  • Perform advanced procedures such as orthopedic surgery and ophthalmology
  • Engage with clients to build trust and develop strong relationships
  • Collaborate and mentor students and new graduates
  • Participate in ongoing professional education and clinical studies

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being resources including mental health support
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid days for training
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Why join the team
  • Diverse caseload: dogs, cats, pigs, guinea pigs, and rabbits (exotics interest optional)
  • No after-hours emergency responsibilities
  • Well-established, loyal client base
  • Fully equipped with digital radiology and ultrasound
  • Advanced capabilities: orthopedic surgery, EKG, Tonopen, ophthalmology
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time options available
  • Operational Hours: Mon/Wed/Thurs 8:30 - 4:30, Fri 8:30 - 3:00, Sat 8:30 - 12:30


Cases
  • Patient mix


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 WV, 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: https://vcahospitals.com/dudley-avenue

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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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