Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Bermuda Dunes (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Desert Dunes Animal Hospital in California is seeking a Veterinarian to join a team delivering world-class medicine with advanced technology and a supportive culture. You will work with doctors, technicians, and a lab team focused on high-quality patient care and client service.

The role offers a competitive annual salary of $80,000 to $180,000, negotiable by experience, with a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development through the WOOF University and

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• California licensure in good standing or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and ethics.

Skills

Pet care passion

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Client relationships

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Desert Dunes 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

• Work alongside a team of doctors and technicians who have longevity of employment at the hospital
• In-house laboratory with our qualified lab technicians who have been at VCA Desert Dunes for over 10 years, digital radiology suite, dental radiology, in-house ultrasound, telemedicine for radiography.
• Hands-free radiology
• Spacious surgery suite, six exam rooms including a room for end-of-life services
• Beautiful employee lounge room and hospital wellness room is a great place where we can go in and do some yoga, meditation, exercise or just a quit place to regroup

Schedule

• Full-Time, Part-Time
• Monday - Friday 7:30am - 6pm

Cases

• Dogs and cats

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

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, 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)

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!

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 www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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.