VCA Animal Hospitals·Hightstown, New Jersey
The Associate Veterinarian will provide gold-standard medicine utilizing advanced medical diagnostics and support a talented team at VCA Twin Rivers. Responsibilities include serving an extensive client base with a small/companion animal focus while upholding the highest standards of veterinary ethics.
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Twin Rivers in East Windsor, New Jersey 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 Twin Rivers team 3 current doctors on staff with incredible support staff to provide gold-standard medicine Advanced medical diagnostics and the ability to offer abdominal ultrasounds performed by a boarded internist Extensive client base through serving the surrounding communities since 1997 Hands-free Fear-free AAHA-accredited Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship Schedule Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible Hours: Mon - Thu: 8:00 am - 7:00 pm Fri: 8:00 am - 4:00 pm Sat: 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Sun: Closed Cases Small / Companion animal focus 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 Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.
This position is eligible for a signing bonus!
The annual salary range for this position is $135K - $175K.
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A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent Licensure in good standing to practice in NJ, 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. 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.
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
Candidates must possess a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent and must be licensed or able to obtain licensure to practice in New Jersey. Applicants should be dedicated experts committed to world-class medicine and developing strong client relationships.
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