Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation bonus

Longevity bonus

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA University Animal Hospital in Tempe, AZ seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join a team dedicated to high-quality medical care for dogs and cats. You’ll work with a dynamic group that emphasizes patient-focused medicine, advanced technology, and mentorship for doctors and staff.

The practice welcomes students and new graduates, offering hands-on training, flexible scheduling, and a supportive environment to grow your clinical skills in a busy companion animal hospital setting.

Qualifications

• People dedicated to pets and their care.
• Engaged experts who want to provide world-class medicine.
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team.

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA University Animal Hospital. 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

• Our hospital is AAHA accredited
• Dynamic group of skilled professionals
• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
• We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography to ultrasound.
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

Current hospital hours: Monday through Friday, from 8:00 am to 5:30 pm & Saturday 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

Full-time preferred but open to part-time

We can offer either 8- or 10-hour shifts

Rotating weekends

Cases

Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats. Routine wellness to involved medical cases

Who do we look for

• People dedicated to pets and their care
• Engaged 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.
• Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
• 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 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

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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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.