Associate Veterinarian

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

• 2part timeDVM’s (as of 1/2025), 12 full andpart timesupport 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-freeRadiology

• Fear-free

• AHAAaccredited

• Wedon’treallyhave the ability tooffer mentorship at this point. We need to hire some doctors full time to offer that.

Schedule

• FTpreferred, PTaccepted

• M-F 9a-8p

Cases

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

Who we look for

• Peopleobsessedwithpets and their care

• Dedicatedexperts who want toprovideworld-class medicine

• Collaboratorswho enjoyteaching othersandworking as a team

• Curious lifelong learnerswhowant togrow and thrive fora dynamic and fulfilling career

• Empatheticpartnerswho developstrong client and Associate relationships builton 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,abilitiesand other relevant credentials. Salaryrange listed is based on a40 hourwork week.  

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

• InnovativeAssociate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access toadditionalmental health resources) 

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match 

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 

• Paid parental,vacationand sick leave 

Professional Development 

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors andthe careteam

• Opportunities toparticipatein a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree,from an accredited universityor 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

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at or find us on social media.

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)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com