Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation, and sickleave

401(k) with employer match

Employee pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Lakeline Animal Hospital in Austin, TX is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a full-service GP hospital offering digital radiology, in-house labs, ultrasound, and routine surgery.

You'll work with a supportive team, providing compassionate care to cats and dogs. We emphasize fear-free techniques, ongoing mentorship for new graduates, and a robust CE program to advance your clinical skills and career growth.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Texas licensure or ability to obtain licensure.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs.
• Collaborate with team and mentor junior staff.
• Apply fear-free techniques whenever possible.

Skills

Compassionate care

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Lifelong learner

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

In-house lab equipment

Job description

Join us as a Associate Veterinarian at VCA Lakeline 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

• Our hospital has helped pets live long, healthy, and happy lives for over 20 years!
• Full-service GP hospital equipped with the latest veterinary technology and services, including digital radiology, in-house labs, routine surgery, ultrasound, and more!
• We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• We offer a great culture with a supportive and collaborative approach
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time schedule
• Hospital Hours: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 6:00pm and Saturday 8:00am - 2:00pm
• Our veterinarians work (4) 10-hour shifts with rotating Saturdays

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs
• Mixture of wellness and sick patients

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

• Compensation 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, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401(k) 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 Texas, 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 www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here: VCA Lakeline Animal Hospital

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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.