Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$80K — $180K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • California licensure in good standing or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics
  • Experience in veterinary practice is preferred
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality medical care to pets
  • Collaborate with a team of veterinarians and support staff
  • Build trusting relationships with clients and their pets
  • Participate in continued education and professional development
  • Utilize advanced technology such as hands-free radiology

Benefits

  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
  • Access to innovative mental health resources and wellness tools
  • Employee discounts on pet care services and products
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA TLC West Hollywood 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
  • Situated in the heart of West Hollywood, one of the most popular and trendy areas in Los Angeles, you'll enjoy vibrant surroundings, a diverse community, and easy access to everything this amazing city has to offer.
  • Team (2 Associate Veterinarians, 3 RVTs, 17 Support Staff).
  • At VCA TLC, you'll work alongside a team of compassionate, highly skilled professionals who are always willing to share knowledge, collaborate, and help each other grow. Continuing education is encouraged and supported, ensuring that you're always on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine.
  • Build lasting relationships with clients in a hospital that takes pride in providing not only the best medical care, but also excellent customer service and a compassionate environment.
  • Hands-free radiology
  • Shared building with VCA Los Angeles Veterinary Specialist of the Valley: Internal Medicine (Dr. Feldman and Dr. Topmiller)

Schedule
  • Full-Time, Open to working at least one weekend day
  • Hours of Operation: Mon-Fri, 7a-6p, Sat-Sun, 7a-4p

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


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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 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

If you are a current associate, you will 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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