Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$120K — $145K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Massachusetts or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine
  • Adherence to the veterinary code of ethics
  • Desire to foster collaborative relationships with colleagues and clients

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive medical and surgical care for small animals
  • Perform routine soft-tissue surgeries and dental procedures
  • Utilize on-site rehabilitation services for advanced pain management
  • Engage in collaborative case planning with the veterinary team
  • Deliver preventive care and manage higher-acuity cases for diverse clientele

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness tools
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Lloyd Animal Hospital in Stoughton, Massachusetts 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.

Why join the Lloyd team
  • Full-service small-animal GP with a broad mix of medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery.
  • On-site AniMotion rehabilitation services (fully built rehab facility) supporting advanced pain management and post-operative care.
  • Collaborative doctor team with strong technician support and shared case planning.
  • Diverse, steady caseload ranging from preventive care to higher-acuity general practice cases.
  • Modern in-house diagnostics and anesthesia monitoring to support efficient, high-quality medicine.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
  • Hours of Operation:
  • Mon - Thu: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm
    Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm
    Sat: 7:30 am - 1:00 pm
    Sun: Closed


Cases
  • Small / Companion animal focus


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: $120,000 - 145,000. 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 MA, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics


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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