VCA Animal Care is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Norfolk, Virginia.
VCA Animal Care is equipped with digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, cold laser, in-house diagnostic laboratory, and ECG. In addition to our friendly team and fun "toys," we also offer the chance to work with the cutest patients. Our culture is to practice high-quality medicine in a low-stress, teamwork-focused atmosphere. Our hospital is nestled perfectly in Colonial Williamsburg is close to the city, mountains, and beaches, depending on which direction you drive!
Current students or new graduates, apply today!
VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.
The city of Norfolk is located in the southeastern Hampton Roads region at the mouth of one of the nation's fastest-growing sports. It is situated in the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News Metropolitan Statistical Area. Find inspiration on the shores. Explore the local flavors. Walk-in history and love our art. Norfolk is a city on the water built on character. Visit Town Point Park, an area right downtown that hosts several festivals and events throughout the year. Granby Street is the main downtown thoroughfare, lined with restaurants and shopping. Ocean View is Norfolk's beach community and features the beautiful beaches on the Chesapeake Bay.
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 & Well-being
Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
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
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
VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.