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 university or equivalent.
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Massachusetts or ability to obtain.
  • Strong commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

  • Provide veterinary care to primarily canine and feline patients with some exotic cases.
  • Utilize advanced technology including digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, and ultrasound.
  • Collaborate with a team of supportive associates, including veterinary technicians and support staff.
  • Engage with clients to build trust and strong relationships.
  • Embrace a culture of ongoing learning and provide guidance to colleagues.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match.
  • Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
  • Continuing education allowance and paid CE days.
  • Access to innovative health and well-being resources.
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Whitman 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 VCA Whitman team

  • 2 part time DVM's (as of 1/2025), 12 full and part time support associates, including 2 CVT's and 4 more working towards their certificates.


  • Digital x-ray and digital dental x-ray. Ultrasound in hospital. Whitman, MA is about 25mi south of Boston in Plymouth County. We have many restaurants and coffee shops mins from the hospital and some lovely parks with walking paths a short drive away.


  • 100% Hands-free Radiology


  • Fear-free


  • AHAA accredited


  • We don't really have the ability to offer mentorship at this point. We need to hire some doctors full time to offer that.


Schedule

  • FT preferred, PT accepted


  • M-F 9a-8p


Cases

  • 90% canine and feline, with some exotics mixed in as well


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 Range: $120,000 - $145,000. 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, 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


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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 (state), 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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