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Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Mission Animal and Bird 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_

+ Work alongside a collaborative 4 doctor team

+ We are a large hospital with state-of-the-art equipment and a large pet resort attached to the hospital.

+ 7 exam rooms including a cat specific room as well as a private comfort suite.

+ We offer digital radiographs, including dental radiographs.

+ Beautiful OR with several wet tables in our large treatment area which offers each doctor their own space to work in.

+ Our hospital has beautiful skylights and amazing natural lighting and we are just a couple of miles from the beach.

+ We are currently working towards all radiographs being hands free, our team is well trained in positioning and monitoring/recovering our patients during and after sedation.

+ Use fear free tactics as often as we can

+ Large lobby that will be split into 2 sections to provide a separate area for dogs and cats.

+ One of the only places in North County/San Diego that sees exotic pets and are a wildlife drop off center for Project Wildlife.

+ We have a close relationship with the San Diego Humane Society

_Schedule_

+ Full-Time, four 10 hour shifts per week

+ Will not consider someone looking to work 3 days per week

+ Hours of Operation: 7 days a week from 7:30am to 6:30pm

_Cases_

+ Patient mix: dogs, cats, reptiles, birds, all pocket pets (guinea pigs, rats, hamsters), chinchillas, rabbits, chickens, etc.

_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 member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

+ The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.

+ Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.

+ This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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 the care team

+ Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)

_Qualifications_

+ A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

+ Licensure in good standing to practice in California, 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.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital (http://vcahospitals.com/mission-animal-bird?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=AU\_1091)

If you are a current associate, you will 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 - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com