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VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinarian

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In-Office
Charlotte, NC, USA
120K-200K Annually
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Charlotte, NC, USA
120K-200K Annually
Entry level
Provides veterinary medical care at VCA Animal Hospitals, practicing high-quality medicine, collaborating with teams, educating colleagues, and building trusted client relationships. Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply with mentorship opportunities available. Requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and state licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
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Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospitals in Florida, South Carolina, North Carolina, and Southern Virginia, 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.


With locations across the U.S., you’ll be sure to find a great community and many opportunities to continue growing your career wherever it may take you.


At VCA, we hold the future of veterinary medicine in our hands. 


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

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.


Mentorship opportunities are currently available in the following locations:


Florida:  Coconut Creek • Daytona Beach • DeLand • Fort Myers • Fort Pierce • Lake Wales • Lutz • Orange Park • Vero Beach
Georgia: Rincon • Savannah
South Carolina: Greer • Myrtle Beach
North Carolina: Calabash
Virginia: Lynchburg
Indiana: Evansville (Emergency Medicine)


Mentorship availability may evolve as opportunities change. We encourage candidates to apply and connect with our recruiting team to learn more about current opportunities and find the location that best aligns with their interests and career goals.


Total Rewards

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


Compensation


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

  • The annual base salary range for the Associate DVM position in Virginia is $120,000 - $200,000.  This range reflects the employer's good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected to be offered for this position at the time of posting. 

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


Health & Well-being 


  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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) (open link in new window) 



Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the position is located, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

We are always looking for great talent to join our team!   This is an ongoing recruitment posting for veterinarian positions with VCA Animal Hospitals, where we have a continuous recruitment need.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for current and anticipated opportunities.



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.

 


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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