Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; South Weymouth (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k retirement savings plan with company match

Health/dental/vision insurance

Continuing Education Allowance

Job summary

VCA Animal Hospitals is seeking an Associate Veterinarian at the VCA South Shore Animal Hospital in Massachusetts. You'll work in a full hybrid practice with strong support and resources, ensuring high-quality care for pets. This role encourages collaboration and professional growth.

VCA offers competitive compensation, health benefits, and a commitment to your well-being and professional development. Join a team where you can thrive and make a lasting impact in veterinary medicine.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MA, or the ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary care and services.
• Collaborate with a team of veterinary professionals.
• Engage in continuing education and mentoring.

Skills

Veterinary medicine

Patient care

Collaboration

Teaching

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA South Shore 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 South Shore team

• Be a GP doctor in an amazing full hybrid (GP/ER/Specialty) practice
• Amazing support staff with strong doctor to support ratio
• Work closely with ER/ Specialty and never lose vision on your patients, even after referring out of GP service
• Hands‑free
• Dedicated Mentorship

Schedule

• FT Doctor, Rotating Weekends

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

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary Range: $125,000–$145,000. 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 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

Qualifications

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com