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Relief Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals·Palmer, Alaska

Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

Provide gold standard general practice medicine for small animals within an AAHA accredited hospital. Collaborate with a tenured team to deliver compassionate patient care in the Matanuska Valley.

VCA Far Country Animal Hospital located in Palmer, Alaska is looking for a relief DVM who enjoys practicing gold standard medicine with a tenured team.

We have a unique culture in our hospital that values each person’s individual skill and personality.

We are a small animal, AAHA accredited general practice in the beautiful Matanuska Valley.

We are a growing team seeking to adapt, learn and be the best that we can be.

Our team values empathy, humor, work-life balance, compassionate patient care, integrity.

Hospital Website As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including: 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 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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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. 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.

Requirements

Must be a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM). The candidate should value empathy, integrity, and a commitment to continuous learning and professional development.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Patient Care
  • Compassionate Care
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Clinical Studies
  • Small Animal Care
  • General Practice Medicine

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Location
Palmer, Alaska
Posted
May 20, 2026
Application
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

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 general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 514 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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