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VCA Airline Animal Hospital, located in Metairie, LA, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

As an AHAA accredited canine and feline hospital, patient care is our top priority, with client experience a close second! Our hospital offers access to advanced dentistry, soft tissue surgery, digital x-rays, ultrasound, and more. In addition to providing full service medical and surgical services, our state-of-the-art facility provides complete wellness care for all your dog or cat's life stages from birth through the senior years.

We are looking for a full time DVM that can accommodate a 4-days on 2-days off rotating schedule. Our doctors begin seeing appointments Monday through Friday at 8:00am and see their last appointment at 5:30pm, along with Saturdays from 8:00am - 1:00pm.

VCA Airline Animal Hospital is located right off Airline Drive in Metairie and is within a short driving distance to the ever-growing eating and shopping community of Elmwood. If you're new to the area and looking for the New Orleans experience, not to worry! Downtown New Orleans is a quick 15-minute drive from our hospital location.

Check out our Community Partnerships Here: https://vcahospitals.com/airline/hospital/community-partners

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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 & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing 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