Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Newtown Square (Delaware County); On-site; USD 130,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k

Pet discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

VCA Wellington Animal Hospital in Newtown Square seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a supportive, collaborative team delivering world-class veterinary care using advanced medicine and technology.

You will be empowered to do your best work while being mentored by experienced DVMs and supported by a skilled staff. We value compassion, ethics, and lifelong learning within a full-time schedule.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• PA licensure in good standing or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary medical care.
• Collaborate with a team of doctors, technicians, and assistants.
• Mentor students and new graduates to support professional growth.

Skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Client communication

Lifelong learning

Ethical practice

Education

DVM degree

PA licensure or eligibility

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Wellington 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

• Wellington Animal Hospital has 3 full-time DVMs, 3 Credentialed Vet-Techs, and 6 Veterinary Assistants
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation
  • Monday - Thursday: 8:00 am - 8:00 pm
  • Friday: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  • Saturday: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Cases

• Cats/Dogs

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

• The annual salary range for this position is $130k - $140k, dependent on experience.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

• 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 company match

• 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 PA, 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.

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