Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals•Tucson, AZ

About The Position

VCA Animal Health Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive care for dogs and cats, from routine wellness visits to complex medical cases and surgery. The veterinarian will work with a supportive, collaborative team and have access to veterinary technology and hospital resources, including digital radiography and ultrasound. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and is committed to using fear-free techniques when possible and hands-free radiology techniques for patient and staff safety. The position is full-time. Current hospital hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. Rotating weekends may be needed. Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. Sign-on, relocation, and longevity bonuses may be available, along with potential eligibility for other variable pay programs. VCA describes itself as a veterinary care network with 1,000 animal hospitals and 35,000 Associates, serving more than 4.5 million pets annually. It is part of Mars Veterinary Health and states that it is working toward a better world for pets.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

Dedicated to pets and their care.
Engaged in providing world-class medicine.
Enjoys teaching others and working as part of a team.
Curious lifelong learner who wants to grow and thrive in a dynamic career.
Empathetic and able to develop trusting relationships with clients and Associates.

Responsibilities

Provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, including routine wellness care, medical cases, and surgery.
Practice to the highest standard of medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
Collaborate with the veterinary team and support teaching and knowledge sharing.

Benefits

Sign-on, relocation, and longevity bonuses may be available.
Potential eligibility for other variable pay programs.
Associate 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 and gender affirmation services.
Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
WOOF University continuing education for doctors and the care team.
Opportunities to participate in a Clinical Studies program.
Generous employee pet discounts.