Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$70K — $95K *
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 Michigan or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Handle a diverse range of cases and emergency situations
  • Deliver exceptional client service
  • Collaborate with a supportive team
  • Engage in ongoing learning and professional development

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company match
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
  • Employee pet discounts
  • Access to mental health resources and financial wellness tools
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital. 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
  • AAHA-Accredited Team: Work with a talented team in a collaborative, high-standard environment.
  • Advanced Technology: Practice premium medicine with digital dental radiography, endoscopy, and ultrasound.
  • White-Glove Care: Deliver exemplary, high-touch client service that builds lasting community trust.
  • Active Mentorship: Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship


Schedule
  • Full-time position
  • Operational Hours: Mon - Fri 8:00 am - 5:30 pm, Sat 8:00 am - 12:00 pm


Cases
  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
  • Diverse range of cases and emergency situations


Community
  • Breathtaking Natural Beauty: Nestled right on Lake Michigan's Grand Traverse Bay and minutes from Sleeping Bear Dunes.
  • Food & Wine Hub: Famous for its local microbreweries, award-winning vineyards, and the annual National Cherry Festival.
  • Top-Tier Schools: Served by the Traverse City Area Public Schools (TCAPS), highly rated for educational quality and strong student performance.
  • Desirable Real Estate: Features diverse housing, from historic downtown cottages to new builds with scenic, rustic views


Learn more about the hospital here: VCA Cherry Bend Animal Hospital

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, 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


Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications
  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in MI, 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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