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Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Palmer 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 Palmer team

  • 2 doctors/9 technicians/5 customer service reps

  • X-ray/dentistry/outsourced ultrasound services/long-term clientele

  • Hands-free radiology capabilities

  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

  • FT, PT, Rotating, specific needs

  • Hours of Operation:Mon/Wed 8a-8p, Tues/Thurs 7a-8p, Fri 8a-5p, Every other Sat 8a-12p/8a-4p

Cases

  • Patient mix (canine/feline/some pocket pets)

Who we look for

  • People obsessedwith pets and their care

  • Dedicatedexperts 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 developstrong 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?

Discover Additional Benefits? Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)

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

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

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