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Associate Veterinarian

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Vancouver, WA
65K-180K Annually
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Vancouver, WA
65K-180K Annually
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Provide advanced veterinary medicine in a collaborative, AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor animal hospital. The veterinarian will care for patients, educate clients, collaborate with a tenured team, and support Fear Free, patient-centered care. The position offers Tuesday-through-Saturday scheduling with 9-hour shifts and 2–3 workdays per week, along with continuing education, mentorship, clinical studies, and comprehensive benefits.
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VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital located in Vancouver, Washington is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.


Tuesday through Saturday shifts available. Our team works 9 hour shifts and we're looking for a DVM wanting a schedule of 2-3 days per week.


VCA East Mill Plain Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited, multi-doctor practice in Vancouver, Washington. Our hospital has been serving the Vancouver and Portland metro community for over 30 years. We believe in providing the best possible care to our patients. One of our strengths is our commitment to education to both our clients and our associates.


Our team members are all Fear Free Certified. We are looking for an individual that is like-minded and cares about the wellbeing of our patients. We are made up of devoted team players who thrive in a collaborative environment and are invested in the success of the entire team. We take enormous pride in our ability to listen and speak to clients and are service-minded professionals who are energized by the gratitude of others and the satisfaction of a job done right.


Our hospital is in Vancouver, Washington, just across the river from Portland, Oregon. Surrounded by mountains on one side and the beautiful Oregon Coast on the other. This is a great place to call home and there are many local activities to partake in.


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Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $65,478 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.


As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:


Health & Well-being
•    Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault 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, vacation and sick leave


Professional Development
•    Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
•    WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
•    VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
•    Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program


Additional Benefits
•    Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
•    100% paid professional liability coverage
•    100% paid life insurance
•    100% paid short-term disability insurance 
•    Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

Ready to grow with a collaborative and supportive Team? Apply now! We look forward to getting to know you!
 

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

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