Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Wakefield (NE); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Paid vacation and sick leave

Continuing Education allowance

WOOF University CE program

Clinical studies participation

EV charging for associates

Job summary

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital in Wakefield, MA, invites an Associate Veterinarian to join a state‑of‑the‑art practice. You’ll work with a team of doctors and technicians delivering high‑quality medicine in a supportive, Fear Free environment.

We encourage exotics experience and offer mentorship for new graduates, with a four‑day work week and rotating shifts to balance life and work. The hospital emphasizes client service and veterinary excellence.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Provide world‑class veterinary care and mentorship to staff.
• Collaborate with a diverse team of doctors and support staff.
• Offer exotics care and maintain Fear Free patient experiences.

Skills

Exotics experience

Team collaboration

Fear Free Certified

Education

DVM degree

Massachusetts licensure or ability to obtain

Tools

Radiology

Job description

Join us asan Associate Veterinarian at VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital,andyou’llquickly discover thatyou’rewell supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities,and a talented team.You’llbe empowered todo your best work with a team you can count on. AtVCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join theVCA Wakefield Animal Hospitalteam

Our newstate-of-the-artfacility was designed with thecomfort of our patients in mind:

• Get to work hands on with exotics and pockets pets! We are looking for a doctor with good exotics experience.

• Dogs are separated from other species in our lobbies, exam rooms, treatment areas,and holding areas.Additionally,iCalmmusic is played throughout.

• Most of our 12 doctors, 15 CVTs, 20 assistants, and 20 client service representatives are Fear Free Certified Professionals, and we are committed to making veterinary visitsa great experiencefor our patients and their people.

• We are also committed to hands-freeradiology (currently at 90%).

• We’vebeenAHAA-accredited for more than 40 years.

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

Schedule

• Our doctors work a four-day week and rotate opening, closing, and weekend shifts.

• We’reopen 7 days (7:20-8:30 Monday-Friday, 8-6 weekends).

Cases

We see plenty of dogs (50%) and cats (30%), and experience with birds, reptiles, and/or small mammals (20%) would be aplus but is not a requirement.

Who we look for

• Peopleobsessedwithpets and their care.

• Dedicatedexperts who want toprovideworld-class medicine.

• Collaboratorswho enjoyteaching othersandworking as a team.

• Curious lifelong learnerswhowant togrow and thrive fora dynamic and fulfilling career.

• Empatheticpartnerswho developstrong client and Associate relationships builton trust.

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensivepackage, including:

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge,abilitiesand other relevant credentials.Salary Range: 125,000 - 145,000. Salaryrange listed is based on a40 hourwork week.

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

• As part of our commitment to sustainability,VCA Wakefield offers free EV charging for Associates.

Health & Well-being

• InnovativeAssociatehealthandwell-being department(Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access toadditionalmental health resources).

• 401k retirementsavings plan with companymatch.

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

• Paid parental,vacationand sick leave.

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors andthe careteam.

• Opportunities toparticipatein arobust Clinical Studies program.

DiscoverAdditional Benefits

Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree,from an accredited universityor equivalent.

• Licensure in good standing to practice inMassachusettsor the ability to obtain.

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

About VCA

VCA Wakefield islocatedminutes from Boston’s vibrant culture and a short drive from New England’s beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, and beaches. Our team’s quality of life is the key to our success, and we work hard to promote a supportive and fun culture.

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, weimpactpets,peopleand 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 shareknowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

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.