Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Lexington Park (MD); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading veterinary care provider is seeking an Associate Veterinarian at VCA St. Mary's Animal Hospital. This full-time or part-time role invites veterinarians of all experience levels to apply for a position providing advanced medical care in a supportive environment with a focus on continuous learning and professional development.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Qualifications

• Licensure in good standing to practice in MD.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class medicine with a supporting team.
• Maintain strong client and Associate relationships.

Skills

Dedicated experts

Collaborators

Curious lifelong learners

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree

Job description

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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA St. Mary's 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

• 5 DVM's, 8 VA's, Hospital Manager, 4 CSR's
• Fully equipped with in-house laboratory, digital radiology, dental radiology, endoscopy, laser surgery, and ultrasonography
• AAHA Accredited
• St. Mary's County is home to some of the oldest extant buildings with many registered with the National Registry of Historic Places.
• You will find museums, heritage and history, fine arts and culture, fine food and drink including many locally wineries.
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
  
  

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time
• Flexible on shifts
  
  

Hours of Operation:

Mon:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Tue:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Wed:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Thu:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Fri:

8:00 am - 6:00 pm

Sat:

8:00 am - 1:00 pm

Sun:

Closed

Cases

• Sick and well
  
  

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 range is between $100,000 to $120,000
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 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
  
  

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MD, 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 St. Mary's 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!

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

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  General Business, Other, and Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Veterinary Services

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