Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $120K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to the highest standard of medicine and veterinary ethics
  • Strong interest in surgery and dentistry preferred
  • Willingness to support Fear-free practices

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality veterinary care and medicine
  • Perform surgeries and dental procedures
  • Collaborate effectively with a seasoned team of veterinarians and support staff
  • Mentor and support students and new graduates
  • Build strong relationships with clients and pets

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance including infertility and gender affirmation services
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness tools
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Opportunities for participation in clinical studies and extensive CE programs at WOOF University
Full Job Description
Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Plainfield 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 VCA Plainfield Animal Hospital team

  • 3 seasoned doctors and an excellent cross trained support team, most of which have been here 10+ years, some on the 35-40yr mark,


  • Surgical laser, new dental radiology, ultrasound, surgery cautery


  • Hands-free radiology is primary goal for safety of our team members.


  • Fear-free, trained and supported by all team members.


  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


  • Beautiful northeast corner of Connecticut, farm country with four (Boston, NYC, Hartford, Providence) large cities within a 2hr or less drive.


Schedule
• FT, PT, Rotating, , we want to create a schedule that will allow you to have a well-rounded, balanced work and home life. A strong interest in surgery/dentistry would be ideal.
• Monday-Thursday 730am-7pm Friday 730a-4pm, most likely rotation of Saturdays will begin in the spring

Cases
• Primarily cat and dog, very open to having exotics and growing that interest

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, 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


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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 (state), or the ability to obtain


  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

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