Urgent Care Veterinarian - Up to $50K Signing Bonus - Cheshire, CT

VCA Animal Hospitals; Cheshire (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking veterinary practice dedicated to providing exceptional care for pets. As a Veterinarian, you will be part of a supportive team in a state-of-the-art facility, equipped with advanced technology and resources. With a focus on mentorship and professional development, this role offers the chance to grow your skills while making a meaningful impact on the lives of animals and their owners. Enjoy a flexible schedule with no on-call hours and a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes your well-being and career growth. This is an exciting opportunity to thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling environment.

Benefits

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

Paid Parental Leave

Continuing Education Allowance

Flexible Schedule

Employee Pet Discounts

Access to Mental Health Resources

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure to practice in Connecticut or ability to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Provide world-class veterinary care for small animals and some exotics.
• Collaborate with a team to ensure high standards of care.

Skills

Veterinary Medicine

Surgical Skills

Client Relationship Management

Team Collaboration

Mentorship

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Cheshire in Cheshire, CT 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 Cheshire team

• 4 doctor practice with an experienced support staff
• Underwent major renovation 4 years ago
• Three full surgical suites, an internal medicine suite, and a dental suite
• ultrasound capabilities by a board-certified internal medicine specialist 3 days a week as well as a board-certified cardiologist once a month.
• Fear-free
• AAHA
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

• We are open 6 days/week, no on-call hours, and closed on major holidays.
• Flexible in your specific schedule. Full time schedule includes 3 days/week (Mon-Fri) and a rotating half day on Saturdays in addition to 3 weekdays. Closed Sundays currently.

Cases

• Small animal focus with some exotics

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

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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 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 companymatch

• 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