Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 145,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) plan with company match

Paid vacation and sick leave

Pet care discounts

Job summary

VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital in Massachusetts is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to deliver high-quality care with a supportive, state-of-the-art team. You will work a four-day week with rotating shifts and join a culture focused on Fear Free patient experiences and mentorship for new graduates.

The role emphasizes exotics experience, collaboration, and continuous professional development within a well‑established VCA network near Boston.

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 upholding veterinary ethics.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients.
• Work four-day weeks with rotating opening/closing/weekend shifts.
• Mentor and collaborate with team to deliver world-class medicine.

Skills

Exotics experience

Team collaboration

Mentorship willingness

Fear Free knowledge

Education

DVM

Massachusetts licensure

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Wakefield 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 Wakefield Animal Hospital team

Our new state-of-the-art facility was designed with the comfort 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, iCalm music 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 visits a great experience for our patients and their people.

We are also committed to h ands-free radiology (currently at 90%) .

We've been AHAA -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're open 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 a plus but is not a requirement.

Who we look for

• P eople obsessed with pets and their care .
• Dedicat ed experts who want to provi de 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 p artners who develop strong client and Associate relationships buil t on t rust .

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: 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.

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

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well - being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to addi tional 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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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent .
• Licensure in good standing to practice in Massachusetts or the ability to obtain .
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics .

About VCA

VCA Wakefield is located minutes 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, 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.

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 cha