Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lancaster (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401k retirement savings plan

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking an Associate Veterinarian in Lancaster, MA. Join a supportive team offering a full-service small-animal GP practice with a varied caseload - from routine care to advanced diagnostics.

The ideal candidate will have a DVM degree and be passionate about delivering world-class veterinary medicine while building trusting relationships with clients and team members. Enjoy competitive compensation and excellent benefits including health insurance, retirement plans, and continued education.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Massachusetts or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to high standard of veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Join a full-service small-animal GP practice focusing on various veterinary services.
• Manage a caseload from routine wellness to advanced diagnostics.
• Collaboratively practice with a dedicated clinical team.

Skills

Customer and Associate relationship building

World-class veterinary medicine

Teaching and collaboration

Lifelong learning

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Lancaster 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 Lancaster team

• Full-service small-animal GP practice including preventive care, dentistry, soft-tissue surgery, and internal medicine.
• Manage a varied caseload—from routine wellness and dental care to more advanced diagnostics and general surgeries.
• Practice collaboratively with an experienced clinical team committed to thorough, personalized patient care.
• Work with broad primary care tools including in-house lab, digital radiology, and anesthesia support.
• Serve a loyal community across Lancaster and surrounding areas with continuity of care.
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

Schedule

• Full‑Time or Part‑time available
• Hours of Operation: Mon - Tue: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Wed: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Thu: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
• Sun: Closed

Cases

• Small / 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

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary Range: 120,000 ‑ 145,000. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
• 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

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalency program
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (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.

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