Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals • New Cumberland, PA

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About The Position

VCA West Shore Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide veterinary care for cats and dogs. The hospital offers a supportive team, world-class medicine, and access to veterinary technology and facilities. The team includes two full-time DVMs and 2.5 technicians per doctor. Equipment includes a therapy laser, Ligasure, CO2 surgical laser, ultrasound, and hands-free digital radiology. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and uses Fear Free techniques, though it is not Fear Free certified. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and receive dedicated mentorship.

This is a full-time position. Hospital hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m.–6:00 p.m., and Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.; the hospital is closed Saturday and Sunday. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials. The position may be eligible for a signing bonus of up to $50,000 and other variable pay programs.

Eligible full-time employees may receive health and well-being resources, a 401(k) plan with company match, health, dental, and vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services, paid parental leave, vacation and sick leave, continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days, access to WOOF University, and opportunities to participate in a clinical studies program. Other listed benefits include employee pet discounts.

VCA is part of Mars Veterinary Health and describes its work as delivering world-class medicine with hometown care. Its network includes 1,000 animal hospitals and 35,000 associates, and it serves over 4.5 million pets annually.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply; dedicated mentorship is available.
• Interest in teaching others, collaborating as part of a team, and continuing to learn and grow.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary care to cats and dogs.
• Practice to the highest standard of medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
• Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to a team-oriented environment.
• Teach and support others as part of the veterinary team.
• Develop trusting relationships with clients and associates.

Benefits

• Potential signing bonus up to $50,000.
• Potential eligibility for other variable pay programs.
• Health and well-being resources, including Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources.
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Infertility benefits.
• Gender affirmation services.
• Paid parental leave.
• Paid vacation and sick leave.
• Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
• Access to WOOF University continuing education.
• Opportunities to participate in a clinical studies program.
• Employee pet discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree