Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

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

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing in California, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide quality care to a mix of patients including dogs, cats, and exotics
  • Collaborate with a team of DVMs and support staff
  • Utilize digital radiology and advanced veterinary technologies
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development
  • Foster strong relationships with clients and associates

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and CE days
  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources
Full Job Description
Why join the team
  • Join a team of 4 DVMs with a 2 support team members for every 1 doctor
  • Digital X-Ray and digital dental rads; 3 exam rooms, surgery suite
  • Hands-free radiology
  • AAHA accredited
  • Opportunity to see exotics

Schedule
  • Full-Time; 3-12's (W, Th, Fri, alt Sat)
  • Hours of Operation - M - F 7a - 7p; Sat 8a - 6p


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
  • The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
  • Any potential bonuses we'd like to advertise
  • 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, Vault 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


Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, 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]

AVCC

Why join the team
  • Multi-specialty referral and emergency hospital offer services in, Cardiology, Internal Medicine, Surgery and Ophthalmology
  • Facilities/technology
  • Hands-free radiology
  • Fear-Free accredited or Fear Free Certified associates when possible
  • AAHA accredited
  • Anything that makes your hospital unique or special

Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time
  • Night shifts

Cases
  • 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
  • Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $240,000.
  • 6 weeks paid vacation
  • 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, Vault 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


Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, 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

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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