Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
VCA Lilburn Animal Hospital in Lilburn, Georgia, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats. The hospital is AAHA-accredited and supports collaborative, high-quality medicine with advanced diagnostic tools, including cold laser, EKG, and digital dental X-rays. The team emphasizes personalized, compassionate care, community involvement, and a supportive environment for professional growth. This full-time role offers a diverse range of cases and emergency situations. The hospital’s operational hours are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., and Saturday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and credentials; the position may also be eligible for variable pay programs. VCA describes its organization as a network of 1,000 animal hospitals serving over 4.5 million pets annually, with 35,000 Associates. VCA 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 Georgia, or the ability to obtain it.
- Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
- Strong interest in animal care, collaboration, teaching, lifelong learning, and building trusting client and Associate relationships.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats.
- Deliver personalized, compassionate care to patients and clients.
- Collaborate with veterinarians, licensed technicians, and veterinary assistants.
- Participate in a practice that handles a diverse range of cases and emergency situations.
- Uphold the highest standards of veterinary medicine and the veterinary code of ethics.
- Contribute to a collaborative team environment that includes teaching and learning.
- Support community partnerships, including work with local rescues.
Benefits
- 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.
- Access to WOOF University continuing education.
- Opportunities to participate in a clinical studies program.
- Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources.
- Generous employee pet discounts.
- Competitive compensation and possible eligibility for variable pay programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
