What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian - Philadelphia, PA position at Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA?
VCA Knightswood Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited, small animal practice in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Current students or new graduates, apply today! We’ve been serving the local community for more than 50 years! Each doctor and staff are dedicated and compassionate providing the best medical care and service to our clients and patients. We have four exam rooms, digital radiography, digital dental radiography and electronic medical records, plus we’re fully equipped to perform diagnostic procedures in-house unless advanced care is needed. A full time schedule consists of four days a week and every other Saturday. We know the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide every opportunity for our hospital team to live their best lives! VCA Knightswood is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia – about 18 miles (30 minutes) from downtown and all that it has to offer. Enjoy a tour through history at Independence Hall, the Franklin Institute and the Liberty Bell. Other Philly attractions include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Please Touch Children’s Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo and Reading Terminal Market for food and shopping. If you are looking for a slower pace, visit Bucks County about 45 minutes away and enjoy nature trails, bike trails, parks along with some great places to eat and shop. Other highlights from Bucks County include the Bucks County Playhouse, Nutter Museum, Sesame Place (for the kiddos), Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Fonthill Castle. Great location for city activities and relaxation in the country. Hospital Website At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. 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 If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com. A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.