Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; New York (NY); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice as an Associate Veterinarian, where you'll be empowered to provide exceptional care to a variety of animals, including exotics and wildlife. This role offers a supportive environment with experienced colleagues and access to advanced medical technologies. You'll enjoy a comprehensive benefits package and opportunities for professional development, ensuring your career thrives in a dynamic and fulfilling setting. If you are passionate about animal care and eager to learn, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Employee pet discounts

Mental health resources

Flexible work hours

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university is required.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in NY or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary care to companion animals and exotics.
• Collaborate with a team of experienced doctors and support staff.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Client Communication

Team Collaboration

Continuous Learning

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA North Country in Watertown, New York 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 North Country team

• A practice of 5 experienced doctors and an amazing support staff
• We offer acupuncture, canine rehab, ultrasonography, and digital radiography.
• You'll get to work with companion animals, exotics, and injured wildlife as well as medical care for our local zoo
• AAHA-accredited
• 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:
• Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Sun: Closed
  
  

Cases

• Companion animals, exotics, and injured wildlife as well as medical care for our local zoo
  
  

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. The salary range for this position is $100K - $130K. 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 (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in NY, 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.

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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