Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading veterinary hospital as an Associate Veterinarian in Sanibel, Florida. You'll work with a dedicated team, providing exceptional care in a modern facility. Enjoy a supportive environment with opportunities for professional growth and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

401k retirement savings plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university required.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Florida.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary medicine and care.
• Collaborate with a supportive team.
• Engage in professional development and continuing education.

Skills

Collaboration

Empathy

Commitment to high standards

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Introduction

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital in Sanibel Island, Florida, 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

• Full-service hospital with a supportive and collaborative team
• Full dental and surgical suite
• Five exam rooms
• Outdoor turf play yard
• Hands-free radiology
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday 8:00 am – 3:00 pm

Community

• VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital proudly reopened its doors in June 2024, following the devastating impact of Hurricane Ian. What was once a small, single-exam-room practice with limited services has now transformed into a modern, state-of-the-art facility, purposefully designed to deliver exceptional care to the community we love. VCA is honored to now operate five animal hospitals dedicated to serving the pets and families of Southwest Florida.

• Conveniently located just across the street from our original site, the new VCA Sanibel Animal Hospital blends cutting-edge veterinary technology with the warm, personal touch of a hometown clinic. It’s ideally situated for pet owners on Captiva and Sanibel Islands, as well as those in Iona-McGregor, South Fort Myers, Fort Myers, and Cape Coral.

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 in 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.

• 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 Florida, 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 Sanibel 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