Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Palmer (MA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health & Well-being

401k retirement savings plan

Health/dental/vision insurance

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education Allowance

WOOF University CE

Clinical Studies program

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Palmer Animal Hospital in Palmer, MA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a supportive, team-based practice with access to advanced diagnostics and patient care. You’ll work with DVM colleagues to provide high-quality care, mentor staff, and engage with the local pet community.

The role offers flexible scheduling (FT/PT/rotating), competitive compensation, robust benefits, and opportunities for ongoing CE through WOOF University and clinical studies.

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Palmer 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 VCA Palmer team

2 doctors/9 technicians/5 customer service reps

X-ray/dentistry/outsourced ultrasound services/long-term clientele

Hands-free radiology capabilities

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

Schedule

FT, PT , Rotating , specific needs

Hours of Operation : Mon/Wed 8a-8p, Tues/Thurs 7a-8p, Fri 8a-5p, Every other Sat 8a-12p/8a-4p

Cases

Patient mix (canine/feline/some pocket pets)

Who we look for

• P eople obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicat ed experts who want to provi de 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 p artners who develop strong client and Associate relationships buil t on t rust

Total Rewards

• 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 A ssociate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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
• Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

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!

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in (state) , 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.

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.