Associate Veterinarian

New Frontier Animal Medical Center; Washington; On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401k with company match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

CE Allowance

WOOF University CE

Clinical Studies program

Pet discounts

Job summary

VCA Ponti Animal Hospital in Washington state is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team. You will provide high‑quality medical care for small animals, collaborate with a skilled team, and contribute to exceptional client service in a well-equipped hospital.

We welcome doctors committed to ongoing learning and patient welfare, with opportunities for leadership and development. Flexible full‑time or part‑time schedules support work‑life balance, and comprehensive benefits follow.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Eligible for licensure to practice in Washington.
• Commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics.

Skills

Team collaboration

Lifelong learning

Empathy

Client communication

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Tools

Digital X-ray

Ultrasound

Cold laser

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Ponti 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 team

• We\'ve been serving this community for over 45 years!
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including Digital X-ray, Digital Dental, Ultrasound and cold laser, with a spacious layout for treatments, surgery, and exam rooms.
• Hands-free radiology safety standards
• This position has the potential to be filled as a Medical Director for candidates interested in a leadership role.

Schedule

• Flexible: Full-Time or Part-Time positions available
• Hours: Monday - Friday, 8am - 5:30pm

Cases

• Small animal; dogs and cats

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

• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 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 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 Washington state, 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\u2122;. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital

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If you are a current associate, you will 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