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Associate Veterinarian Position- Full time or Part time

$80k - $180k

VCA Animal Hospitals

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA South County 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 team
Join our team of 3 collaborative doctors and robust support staff
Modern fully equipped 8,000 sq foot building
Our services include comprehensive preventive wellness care including early disease detection and vaccines, internal medicine, surgery, dentistry and dental radiographs, digital radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, cold laser therapy and acupuncture.
Hands-free radiology
Fear Free Certified associates when possible
AAHA accredited
Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
Schedule
Full-Time, Part-Time
Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 8am-6pm and Saturday 8am - 4pm, currently closed on Sunday.
Cases
~ Patient mix: small animal

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.
Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
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 California, 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.
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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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