Description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Ablemarle Veterinary Health Care Center 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.

What’s nearby:

• Located in Charlottesville, VA, we are home to three presidents and mid-sized college town infused with history!
• It’s a lively city, ripe with vineyards and breweries, as well as shops, restaurants and parks.
• Outdoor lovers flock to hike and kayak in nearby Shenandoah Park in the picturesque Blue Ridge Mountains!

Why join the team:

• Long-standing practice in the community!
• We have an amazing focus on dentistry, with a team that loves dentals.
• Two full-time, tenured DVMs and tenured technicians that are there to support.
• Great home-town care feel!
• We have a dedicated cat-room and are feline-friendly.
• AAHA accredited
• We pride ourselves on a beautiful saltwater tank with a very nice workspace, including a DVM office space.

Schedule

• Part-Time
• Hours of Operation: Mon – Fri: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat: 8:00 am – 1:00 pm, Sun: Closed

Cases

• Cats, Dogs, Pocket Pets

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

• 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 companymatch 
• 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 VA, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
   

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