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VCA Animal Hospitals

Associate Veterinarian

worcester, MA

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About this opportunity

VCA Animal Hospitals lists this Associate Veterinarian opportunity in worcester, Massachusetts. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Join us as an 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

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

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 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

Discover Additional BenefitsBenefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)

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 or find us on social media.

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

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Worksite address

worcester, MA, 01609, US

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