Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Stoughton (MA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k) plan

Paid vacation & sick leave

Pet discounts

Mentorship for new grads

Job summary

VCA Lloyd Animal Hospital in Stoughton, Massachusetts seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a team delivering world-class medicine in a full-service small-animal practice. The role focuses on diverse care, collaboration with technicians, and ongoing mentorship for veterinarians at all levels.

The position offers full-time or part-time hours with a strong benefits package, modern diagnostics, and a supportive, teaching-oriented environment designed to grow your career in a trusted network.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in MA, or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Skills

Team collaboration

Mentorship

Client communication

Lifelong learning

Education

DVM degree

MA licensure eligible

Tools

Anesthesia monitoring equipment

In-house diagnostics

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Lloyd Animal Hospital in Stoughton, Massachusetts 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 Lloyd team

• Full-service small-animal GP with a broad mix of medicine, dentistry, and routine soft-tissue surgery.
• On-site AniMotion rehabilitation services (fully built rehab facility) supporting advanced pain management and post-operative care.
• Collaborative doctor team with strong technician support and shared case planning.
• Diverse, steady caseload ranging from preventive care to higher-acuity general practice cases.
• Modern in-house diagnostics and anesthesia monitoring to support efficient, high-quality medicine.
• 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 - Thu: 7:30 am - 7:30 pm Fri: 7:30 am - 5:30 pm Sat: 7:30 am - 1:00 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. Salary range: $120,000 - 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 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.

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