Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Bay Area Animal Hospital and 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.
Why join the team
- Team: Join a collaborative team of multiple experienced doctors and a dedicated care team for each doctor.
- Facilities/technology: Our hospital has state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities to ensure you can provide top-notch care.
- Hands-free: Enjoy a hands-free environment where your focus remains on patient care.
- Fear-free: We prioritize a fear-free experience for our patients, ensuring a calmer and more productive environment.
- Open to current students or new graduates: We welcome and support current veterinary students and new graduates and provide a robust mentorship program.
- Collaborative Environment: The team promotes open communication and collaboration, allowing Veterinarians, RVTs, and CSRs to work closely together, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans.
- Strong Relationships: Long-term staff members (some of us have worked together for over 20 years!) have built trust and camaraderie, leading to effective teamwork.
- Community Connection: We are passionate about our Oakland community and cherish the opportunity to serve its pet owners and their furry companions.
- Commitment to Excellence: Our dedicated team includes six experienced RVTs and two assistants currently in training to become licensed. Our Client Service Representatives (CSRs) excel in creating a warm, empathetic environment, ensuring that clients feel valued and engaged throughout their experience with our hospital.
Schedule
- We offer flexible scheduling options, including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Rotating shifts to fit your lifestyle.
Cases
- Patient mix: Work with a diverse mix of patients, providing a wide range of cases that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.
Who we look for
- 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
Total Rewards
As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:
- The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $200K.
- The sign-on Bonus is up to $25k.
- Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
Health & Well-being
- Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health)
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
- Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
- 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
Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
- Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
About VCA
VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.
VCA is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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.
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