Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Cambridge (MD); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in veterinary care is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their compassionate team. This role offers a supportive environment with state-of-the-art facilities and a commitment to high-quality medicine. You'll be empowered to deliver exceptional care while collaborating with dedicated professionals. The position comes with competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance and continuing education opportunities. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to grow in your veterinary career, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation

Paid sick leave

Continuing education allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent required.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in DE or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary medicine and care for pets.
• Develop strong relationships with clients and team members.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Continuing Education

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as Associate Veterinarian at VCA Newark 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

• Team (number of doctors, care team per doctor, etc.) – optional, if you have the info and want to put it
• Spacious building with TWELVE exam rooms, wellness room and large treatment room, surgical suites, separate ultrasound room, snyder oxygen cages, surgical recovery area, kennel, and quarantine area, quiet cat ward, sound DR digital radiography, AFP imaging digital dental x-ray, tonometry
• Hands-free radiology
• Fear-Free accredited or Fear Free Certified associates when possible
• AAHA accredited
• Our management and support team members are an extension of your family! We take pride in our team and in our close relationships with our clients and patients. Our continuous goal is delivering compassionate client service and quality medicine.
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time, Part-Time
• Hours of Operation
  • Mon: 8-6
  • Tues, Fri: 8-5
  • Wed, Thurs: 8-8
  • Sat – Sun: Closed

Cases

• Patient mix

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

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in DE, 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: VCA Newark Animal Hospital

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!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com