Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Worcester (MA); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/dental/vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Job summary

VCA Abbott Animal Hospital in Worcester, MA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a seasoned team dedicated to world-class medicine with modern technology and facilities. You will contribute to wellness, sick and urgent care, and collaborate with a compassionate team focused on client relationships.

We value mentors for students and new graduates, encourage lifelong learning, and offer a supportive environment with mentorship and opportunities to grow within a national network of VCA

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Wellness, sick and urgent care cases are managed by the associate veterinarian.

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Licensure in good standing

Job description

Join us as a n Associate Veterinarian at VCA Abbott 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 Abbott team

• 9 doctors, 1-2 techs per doctor, not including float techs and treatment techs
  
• Ultrasound , digital x-ray, serving all areas in and around Worcester, MA
  
• Hands-free radiology
  
• Fear-free
  
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship
  

Schedule

• FT, PT , evenings and weekends
  
• M-Th 8-8pm, Fri 8-6pm, Sat 8-3pm and Sunday 9-2pm
  

Cases

• Wellness, sick and urgent care
  

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 listed is based on a 40 hour work week.
  
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  

Health & Well-being

• Innovative A ssociate 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 (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. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

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