Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Texas or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets
  • Manage routine wellness and involved medical cases
  • Collaborate with team members to enhance patient care
  • Utilize the latest veterinary technology and services
  • Engage in mentorship opportunities for students and new graduates

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health/dental/vision insurance including infertility benefits and gender affirmation services
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Continuing Education Allowance with paid CE Days
  • Access to innovative mental health and well-being resources
  • Generous employee pet discounts and paid parental/vacation/sick leave
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Hometown Animal Hospital, and you will 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
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including digital radiography, in-house labs, a state-of-the-art surgical facility, ultrasound, and more!
  • Work alongside a dynamic group of skilled professionals
  • We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach
  • We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Current hospital hours: Monday - Friday from 7:00am - 6:00pm & Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm
  • Full-time schedule: (4) days a week with rotating Saturdays

Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets
  • Routine wellness to involved medical cases

Who do 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 Texas 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: 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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