Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal HospitalsGoleta, CA
$80,000 - $180,000Onsite

About The Position

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Noah's Ark Animal Hospital. 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. Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats. There is an opportunity to see exotics if interested. We handle everything from routine wellness to complex medical cases.

Requirements

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine
  • Commitment to upholding the veterinary code of ethics
  • Obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated to providing world-class medicine
  • Enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learner wanting to grow and thrive
  • Empathetic partner who develops strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Nice To Haves

  • Interest in seeing exotics

Responsibilities

  • Practicing the highest standard of medicine
  • Upholding the veterinary code of ethics
  • Providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Potentially seeing exotic animals
  • Handling routine wellness and complex medical cases
  • Collaborating with a talented team
  • Utilizing world-class medicine, technology, and facilities
  • Empowering associates to do their best work
  • Contributing to the future of veterinary medicine

Benefits

  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Hands-Free Radiology
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical scribes
  • Sign-On Bonus of $15,000 available
  • 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
  • Health/dental/vision insurance
  • Infertility benefits
  • Gender affirmation services
  • Paid parental leave
  • Paid vacation leave
  • Paid sick leave
  • Continuing Education Allowance
  • Paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
  • Generous employee pet discounts
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