Associate Veterinarian

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

• 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
• Dedic ated 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

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.