Provides veterinary care for primarily canine and feline patients, including wellness, preventive care, diagnostics, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization, and client education. Collaborates with the veterinary team, supports compassionate patient care, teaches colleagues, and participates in continuing professional development. The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and California licensure or eligibility to obtain licensure.
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Contra Costa 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
- Well-established small animal practice serving the Moraga and greater East Bay community for more than 20 years. The hospital has built strong, long-term client relationships and is known for providing personalized, hometown care.
- Comprehensive medical services including wellness and preventive care, diagnostics, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, surgery, hospitalization, boarding, and an in-house pharmacy.
- Dedicated surgical suite and full in-house diagnostic capabilities, including laboratory equipment for bloodwork, chemistry panels, and advanced diagnostic testing.
- Hands-free radiology practices encouraged whenever possible.
- Collaborative team focused on compassionate patient care, client education, and continuing professional development.
- Unique opportunity to practice in a close-knit community while benefiting from the resources and support of the VCA network.
Schedule
- Full-Time or Part-Time opportunities available
- Hospital Hours: Monday–Friday: 9:00 AM–6:00 PM | Saturday: Closed | Sunday: Closed
Cases
- Primarily canine and feline patients.
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
- The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K.
- 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 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
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Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
- Licensure in good standing to practice in CA, 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.
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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.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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