Associate Veterinarian

About the role

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Rock Creek 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.

Responsibilities

• Work in a large facility with a dedicated surgery suite and seven exam rooms
• Participate in hands-free radiology safety standards
• Be Fear-Free Certified
• Work with three Certified Veterinary Technician (CVT) team members with over 60 years of combined experience
• Use in-house laboratory, laparoscopic & electro surgery equipment
• Experience working with exotics (if interested but not required)
• Work a full-time schedule available with 4-10 hour shifts that includes 1 surgery shift and 3 GP shifts
• Cases include small animals; dogs and cats
• Partner with local pet stores to see their exotic patients
• Mixture of case loads in general practice

Requirements

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

Licensure in good standing to practice in Oregon state, or the ability to obtain

Qualifications

• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Skills

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

Benefits

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.
• 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

Pay

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.

Schedule

Full-Time schedule available with 4-10 hour shifts that includes 1 surgery shift and 3 GP shifts