What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA?
VCA Camino Animal Hospital is a long established progressive, AAHA accredited practice is seeking a full time experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our newly remodeled modern veterinary hospital. We do many surgical procedures (soft tissue and some orthopedic) and full medicine work ups. It is a great beginning for a self-starter who wants to enter practice and stand on your own feet with a gentle guiding hand. If you are a compassionate, self-motivated, team centered individual with excellent communication skills we would like to meet you. We have a wide range of diagnostic equipment including, digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, Companion laser, new ultrasound unit, and full in-house Abaxis laboratory. Our practice puts strong emphasis on preventive care, client communication, and full work ups. We offer an excellent work environment with an established team of licensed veterinary technicians, receptionists and veterinary assistants. Benefits include competitive salary, CE allowance, VIN access, AAHA membership, 401K, health insurance and no after hour emergency hours. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are: • Network of 4,500 doctors, including more than 600 Specialists. • Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S. • WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff. • Robust Clinical Studies program. • Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities. 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. VCA began in 1986 as a privately owned company with one animal hospital. Today, we are the largest family of animal care providers nationwide. Despite unprecedented growth, VCA has never abandoned its devotion to compassionate, comprehensive pet care. Take a look at our open positions throughout the U.S. and Canada! We’re always looking for top notch talent to join the VCA family!
