VCA Animal Hospitals·Lancaster, Pennsylvania
Provide primary veterinary care for a variety of species including cats, dogs, pocket pets, and birds. Perform diagnostic procedures using in-house lab capabilities and digital x-ray systems while maintaining high standards of medical care.
VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Lancaster, Pennsylvania.
We provide primary care for a variety of species, from cats and dogs to pocket pets and birds for a population of approximately 60,000 people in Lancaster and York Counties.
We have a fully stocked pharmacy, in house lab capabilities, digital x-ray systems, and a fantastic staff with a sense of urgency, compassion, and experience for all situations!
We value work-life balance, with doctors working three days a week and every 3rd Saturday.
Our hospital is open 6 days a week with no on-call hours.
Lancaster, PA is full of restaurants, art galleries, outdoor music, county parks as well as Buchanan Dog Park.
We have a minor league baseball team, theaters, Hershey Park, outlet shopping, and more.
The Susquehanna River provides the opportunity for hiking and boating if you prefer the outdoors.
We have easy access to the Lancaster train station, which can take you to Philadelphia or even up to NYC!
VCA Bridgeport Animal Hospital Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!
As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: Benefits, Health & Well-Being Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).
401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.
Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.
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.
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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.
Candidates must be qualified veterinarians capable of working in a fast-paced clinical environment. The role requires a commitment to providing compassionate care and participating in the hospital's collaborative team setting.
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