Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading animal hospital as an Associate Veterinarian in Houston, where you’ll provide high-quality veterinary care for pets. Enjoy a supportive work environment with a focus on continuing education and work-life balance, plus competitive compensation and benefits. New graduates are welcome and supported.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing required.

Responsibilities

• Providing comprehensive care for cats and dogs.
• Using the latest veterinary technology.
• Participating in a mentorship program for new graduates.

Skills

Compassion

Team Collaboration

Client Relations

Problem Solving

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Kingwood 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 hospital with three seasoned veterinarians, each with 20+ years of
experience!
• Our hospital is equipped with thelatest veterinary technology and services, including digital
radiology, ultrasound, therapeutic laser, surgical laser, and soft tissue surgery
• 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
• Our hospital is open 6 days a week, Monday - Friday 7:00am to 7:00pm and Saturday 8:00am to
2:00pm.
• Our veterinarians are currently averaging 34 hours a week of appointment time, with a set day off
during the week and rotating Saturday shifts. No on-call time. Emergency, Urgent Care, and
Specialty/Referral Hospitals are nearby. Our goal is to find a great work-life balance!

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

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant
credentials.
• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available.
• 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 Washington state, 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: Hospital Website

Everyone on our staff believes that the better we get to know your pets, the better we can provide the best possible health care for them. In fact, when you come in, you'll see exactly why our veterinarians are praised for their kind and thorough care. We'll give you and your pet all the time you need, and never rush through an exam. We'll also carefully track the course of your pet's care, which is so important to your pet's long-term health.

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.