Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Contra Costa Animal Hospital, and you’ll quickly discover that you’ll be 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. This is a well-established small animal practice serving the Moraga and greater East Bay community for more than 20 years. The hospital has built strong, long-term client relationships and is known for providing personalized, hometown care. Comprehensive medical services include wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization, boarding, and an in-house pharmacy. The hospital features a dedicated surgical suite and full in-house diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory equipment for bloodwork, chemistry panels, and advanced diagnostic testing. Hands-free radiology practices are encouraged whenever possible. The team is collaborative and focused on compassionate patient care, client education, and continuing professional development. This is a unique opportunity to practice in a close-knit community while benefiting from the resources and support of the VCA network.
Requirements
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent.
- Licensure in good standing to practice in CA, or the ability to obtain.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- 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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a well-established small animal practice.
- Experience with comprehensive medical services including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization, boarding, and an in-house pharmacy.
- Experience with dedicated surgical suite and full in-house diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory equipment for bloodwork, chemistry panels, and advanced diagnostic testing.
- Experience with hands-free radiology practices.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical services including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization, and boarding.
- Utilize full in-house diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory equipment for bloodwork, chemistry panels, and advanced diagnostic testing.
- Practice the highest standard of medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
- Collaborate with a team focused on compassionate patient care, client education, and continuing professional development.
- Develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick days
- 401(k)
- Generous employee pet discounts
- 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
- Infertility benefits
- Gender affirmation services
- Paid parental leave
- 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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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
