Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Portsmouth (VA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading team at VCA Portsmouth Animal Hospital as an Associate Veterinarian, where you will be supported by top-tier resources and a skilled team. This role involves caring for both wellness and sick patients in a modern facility, and ideal candidates will possess a DVM and a commitment to veterinary excellence.

Benefits

Comprehensive health insurance

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Continuing education allowance

Paid parental leave

Employee pet discounts

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Virginia.
• Commitment to the highest standards of veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide care to a mixture of wellness and sick patients.
• Collaborate with a team of skilled doctors and care staff.
• Ensure the highest standard of medicine and client relationships.

Skills

Compassion

Team Collaboration

Veterinary Medicine Knowledge

Client Relationship Management

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Portsmouth 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

• A dedicated group of skilled doctors and a supportive care team for each veterinarian.

• Our practice fosters a collaborative and inclusive atmosphere where every team member's contribution is valued.

• Modern facility equipped with the latest veterinary technology

• Hands-free radiology

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

Schedule

• Full-time schedule

• Hours of operation: Monday, Thursday, and Friday, 8:00 am to 5 pm; Tuesday, 8:00 am to 6:00 pm; and Wednesday and Saturday, 8:00 am to 1:00 pm.

Community

• 25 miles from the Virginia Beach Oceanfront and minutes away from Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Suffolk.

• With easy access to Interstate 264 from our building, any adventure or activity that appeals to you is within driving range!

• From Portsmouth City Park, where you can sit by the water and relax for lunch, take a ferry ride from Portsmouth to Norfolk to check out the local restaurants and shops or drive to Busch Gardens; Hampton Roads has a lot to offer!

Cases

• Small Animal

• A mixture of wellness and sick patients

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.

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 Virginia 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.

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If you are a current associate, you 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.