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.
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in Washington state or ability to obtain.
  • Commitment to practicing high standards of veterinary medicine.
  • Strong understanding of veterinary ethics and regulations.

Responsibilities

  • Provide comprehensive veterinary care for small animals (dogs and cats).
  • Conduct wellness checks and treat sick patients effectively.
  • Perform surgeries including spays, neuters, and mass removals.
  • Collaborate with local specialists for advanced services like Cardiology and Ultrasound.
  • Develop strong client relationships built on trust and empathy.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive health/dental/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 mental health and wellness resources.
Full Job Description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Sno-Wood 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.

Schedule
  • Full-Time schedule available
  • Hours: Monday, 8am - 5pm, Tuesday - Thursday, 8am - 6pm; Friday, 9am - 7pm


Cases
  • Small animal; dogs and cats
  • Mixture of wellness and sick patients. We also do spays, neuters, mass removals.
  • We work with local specialists to provide Cardiology and Ultrasound services in-clinic and work with our clients to refer our patients for more specialized care where appropriate.


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.
  • Up to $45K signing bonus package.
  • 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 Washington 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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