Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
  • Oregon state licensure in good standing or ability to obtain
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine
  • Knowledge of veterinary code of ethics
  • Experience in managing small animal cases, particularly dogs and cats

Responsibilities

  • Provide high-quality care to small animals in a general practice setting
  • Assist in maintaining a safe and compliant work environment
  • Foster strong relationships with clients through effective communication
  • Collaborate with a close-knit veterinary team
  • Engage in ongoing learning and professional development opportunities

Benefits

  • Innovative health and well-being support including mental health resources
  • 401k retirement plan with company match
  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
  • Continuing Education allowance and paid CE days
  • Access to WOOF University for further professional development
  • Generous employee pet discounts
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA West Linn 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 safety standards
  • AAHA-accredited
  • We have a set weekly schedule designed to support work-life balance
  • Our team is a tight-knit, mission-driven veterinary team where every voice matters
  • This role has the potential to grow into a Medical Director position if you're interested in leadership!


Schedule
  • Full-Time schedule available
  • Hours: 8am - 6pm with a 1 hour lunch


Cases
  • Small animal; dogs and cats
  • General practice


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 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 Oregon state, 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 HERE

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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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