Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Sterling (IL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dynamic and supportive team at a leading veterinary hospital where your passion for animal care will thrive. This opportunity invites you to be part of a full-service facility that emphasizes advanced techniques in veterinary medicine, dentistry, and anesthesia. You will work alongside dedicated professionals in a collaborative environment that values continuous learning and mentorship, especially for new graduates. With a commitment to high standards of care and a focus on building strong relationships with clients and pets, this role is perfect for those eager to make a meaningful impact in the lives of animals and their owners. Embrace a fulfilling career in veterinary medicine with a company that prioritizes your growth and well-being.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401k Retirement Savings Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Mental Health Resources

Flexible Work Schedule

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university is required.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MA or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary care for small companion animals.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure the highest standards of care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Anesthesia

Dentistry

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as an associate veterinarian at VCA Sterling in Worcester MA 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 Sterling team

• 4-doctor full service veterinary hospital open 6 days a week
• Advanced techniques of dentistry, anesthesia, and veterinary care. We incorporate modern exam rooms, diagnostics, laboratory, and other medical assets into our facility in order to promote a calm, comfortable atmosphere for you and your pets.
• Hands-free
• Fear-free
• AAHA
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible
• Hours of Operation:
• Mon: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Tue - Thu: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
  Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  Sat: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
  Sun: Closed

Cases

• Small / Companion animal focus

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.

• 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 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.

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.