Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $180K *
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 California, or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics
  • New graduates encouraged to apply with designated mentorship available
  • Experience with small animal handling preferred, but not mandatory for new graduates.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive wellness care for pets
  • Perform general surgery and advanced diagnostic imaging
  • Utilize in-house laboratory for timely test results
  • Conduct dental procedures using radiography
  • Collaborate with a team to deliver high-quality veterinary care
  • Engage with clients to build trust and rapport
  • Participate in continuous education and clinical studies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with matching contributions
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Access to mental health resources and wellness programs
  • Continuing education allowance and time off for courses
  • Opportunities for professional growth through WOOF University and clinical studies.
Full Job Description
We are a multi- doctor small animal practice in Van Nuys, California - located in the heart of L.A.'s San Fernando Valley
  • We continue to strive to meet the needs of our patients and clients, bringing state-of-the-art equipment and services to our practice. These include:
    • A complete in-house laboratory
    • Comprehensive wellness care
    • General surgery
    • Full digital radiography and diagnostic imaging
    • Advanced skills in ultrasound technology
    • Dental care with dental radiography
    • Hands-free radiology
    • Grooming
  • We are fully accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) since 1982
  • New graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

  • Schedule
    • Full-Time
    • 9am to 6pm
    • Monday through Friday with a day in the week off, Rotating Saturday.

    Cases
    • Dog 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
    • The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
    • 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, 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


    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 California, 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 https://vcahospitals.com/animal-medical-center

    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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