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Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals·Morris Plains, New Jersey

Full Time·On Site·0-2 yrs·Posted 2 months ago
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About the role

As an Associate Veterinarian, you will practice advanced medicine and collaborate with a cohesive team. You will be empowered to provide world-class care to a variety of animal cases.

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital 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 Enjoy practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team In-house fully equipped dental suite, a large surgical suite, in-house ultrasound and X-ray AAHA accredited What’s nearby?

NYC (45 minutes), many great hiking trails within walking distance, ski slopes, and beaches!

We have something for everyone.

Schedule Full-Time Position Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday: 8 am – 7 pm Saturday: 8 am – 1 pm (Rotating) Cases Canine, Feline, Avian, Exotics, Reptilian 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 This position pays $140K-$150k base salary dependent on experience, education, certification, etc.

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, 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) Qualifications A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent Licensure in good standing to practice in New Jersey, 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 VCA Morris Plains Animal Hospital 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

Candidates must have a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and be licensed to practice in New Jersey. A commitment to high standards of veterinary medicine and ethics is essential.

  • professional certificate
  • Team Collaboration
  • Empathy
  • Pet Care
  • Client Relationship Management
  • Teaching
  • Veterinary Medicine
  • Lifelong Learning
  • Advanced Medicine

Posting details

Employment type
Full Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
0-2 yrs
Location
Morris Plains, New Jersey
Posted
May 29, 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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