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 Oregon state, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide world-class veterinary care to small animals (dogs and cats)
  • Collaborate with a dedicated team in a supportive environment
  • Implement Fear-Free practices to enhance patient experiences
  • Engage in continuous learning and professional development
  • Build strong relationships with clients and colleagues based on empathy and trust

Benefits

  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources including mental health support
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE days
  • Opportunities for clinical studies participation
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA North Portland Veterinary 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. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology
  • Hands-free radiology safety standards
  • We implement Fear-Free practices
  • AAHA accredited and were nominated for 2024 Practice of the Year!
  • We offer superb work-life balance


Schedule
  • Full-Time schedule available
  • Hours: Monday - Friday, 7am - 7pm
  • Our schedules are 4 10-hour shifts, with charting time built into the schedule and a dedicated lunch hour


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
  • 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 Oregon 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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