Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$66K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Active CA veterinary practice license or ability to obtain
  • Strong commitment to ethical veterinary practice
  • Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
  • Excellent communication skills with clients and team members

Responsibilities

  • Provide routine preventative care and wellness exams
  • Perform general medicine and surgery
  • Manage urgent care and walk-in patient cases
  • Conduct diagnostic workups and digital imaging
  • Execute dental procedures and treatments

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) 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
  • Employee pet discounts and other perks
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA San Martin Animal 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
  • Hands-free radiology
  • AAHA-accredited hospital
  • Fear Free techniques utilized whenever possible, with a continued focus on creating a low-stress experience for patients and clients
  • Up-to-date technology including digital radiology, ultrasound, Cardell monitors, oxygen cage, Doppler blood pressure monitoring, and portable multi-parameter monitoring equipment
  • Recently remodeled hospital with a warm, "Country Living" atmosphere and a welcoming, family-like culture
  • Collaborative and tenured team with the opportunity to help grow the practice and future urgent care services
  • Located in a semi-rural community near Morgan Hill and Gilroy with access to hiking trails, boutique shopping, restaurants, and more
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available
  • Rotating weekends
  • Hospital hours: Monday - Friday: 7:00am - 7:00pm | Saturday: 8:00am - 5:00pm | Sunday: Closed


Cases
  • Cats & Dogs
  • Preventative care and wellness exams
  • General medicine and surgery
  • Urgent care and walk-in cases
  • Diagnostic workups
  • Dentistry
  • Digital radiology and ultrasound cases
  • Orthopedic and advanced care support available through VCA network resources


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 $66,560 - $180K.
  • 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 CA, 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]

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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