Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Michigan; On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as an Associate Veterinarian, where you will be empowered to deliver exceptional care in a brand new facility equipped with advanced technology. This role offers a supportive environment with a collaborative team, dedicated mentorship for new graduates, and opportunities for professional development. Enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and continuing education allowances. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to grow in your career, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Employee Pet Discounts

Mental Health Resources

Flexible Schedule

Paid Vacation/Sick Days

Innovative Well-being Programs

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Michigan.

Responsibilities

• Provide wellness, sick, and urgent care for pets.
• Collaborate with a dedicated team to ensure high-quality care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Patient Care

Team Collaboration

Client Communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Knapp's Corner 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 of 1 DVM, 2 VA's, 1 LVT, 1 CSR and growing

• BRAND NEW HOSPITAL

• Ultrasound, double dental suite with 2 dental x-ray units, standard x-ray unit

• We practice Fear Free

• Surrounded by many shopping, dining, and leisure shopping options but also easily changes into recreational areas (hiking, biking, etc.)

• We are just a quick trip away form downtown Grand Rapids

• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-Time

Cases

• Wellness, sick, urgent care/walk-ins

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. 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, 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 Michigan, 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: https://vcahospitals.com/knapps-corner

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