Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Mentorship for new graduates

Continuing Education allowance

Job summary

VCA Liberty Animal Hospital in Birmingham, AL is seeking an Associate Veterinarian. You will deliver high quality veterinary care with a supportive team and access to advanced technology and facilities.

We encourage students and new graduates, offering dedicated mentorship and a collaborative, team-based environment to grow your career in a trusted hospital network.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Alabama or the ability to obtain.
• Commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Education

DVM degree

Alabama licensure in good standing

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Liberty 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

• AAHA-accredited
• Fear Free Certified
• Anything that makes your hospital unique or special
• dedicated to providing the highest level of veterinary medicine along with friendly, compassionate service
• equipped with digital radiographs, therapeutic laser, and ultrasound
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time position
• Hours of Operation - Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 6:00 pm

Community

• Birmingham has an excellent climate, tree-blanketed and hilly terrain, and genuine hospitality.
• Birmingham has outstanding communities, public and private schools, colleges, and universities.
• The city fosters a progressive business climate that encourages growth, a revitalized downtown where people go to work, live, and play, and an unparalleled food and art scene that has grabbed the attention of visitors and publications worldwide.
• With one of the lowest costs of living of any major metro in the Southeast and more green space per capita than any other city of our size, Birmingham is one of America’s best-kept secrets.

Cases

• Patient mix – wellness and sick

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

• 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 companymatch

• 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 Alabama 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.

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!

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