Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Clifton (NJ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary institution in Clifton, NJ, as an Associate Veterinarian, where you'll work in a supportive environment with seasoned professionals. This position offers a unique opportunity for mentorship, professional growth, and the chance to provide top-tier animal care in a compassionate setting.

Benefits

Continuing Education Allowance

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid parental leave

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• A commitment to the highest standard of veterinary medicine.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in NJ, or eligibility to obtain.
• Experience in small animal medicine is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care to small companion animals.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to deliver world-class medicine.
• Engage in client communication and relationship management.

Skills

Veterinary care

Team collaboration

Client relationship building

Empathy

Adaptability

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Foster in Clifton, NJ 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 VCA Foster team

• Two full time doctors with 20+ years of experience each and a dedicated and seasoned support team including one CVT, one CVT in training and multiple VAs and CSRs
• Robust existing client base, serving the community for 50+ years
• Hands-free
• Fear-free
• AAHA
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
• Hours of Operation

Cases

• Small animal/companion animal focus

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, Vault 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 NJ, 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.

Hospital Website

If you are a current associate, you 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.