Join us as an **Associate Veterinarian** at **VCA Apex 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_** + Dedicated team of experienced veterinarians + Skilled care team, ensuring a collaborative and enriching environment. + Equipped with the latest veterinary technology, ensuring high-quality care and efficient service with radiology, ultrasound, laser, dental radiology, and multiple monitoring units. + Hands-free radiology + AAHA-Accredited + Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship. **_Community_** + Proud to have been a staple in Apex for over 50 years + Apex is a suburb of Raleigh, Durham, and Chapel Hill + The charming town of Apex has a quaint, pedestrian-friendly downtown area where you can take in the colorful, restored buildings. Downtown Apex is home to bustling antique shops and specialty stores. Downtown is the perfect place to spend a holiday or enjoy special events. **_Schedule_** + Full-Time Schedule + Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday 8:00 am – 2:00 pm. **_Cases_** + Gain experience with various cases, enhancing your skills and knowledge in veterinary medicine – preventative medicine, chronic and acute medical conditions, diagnostic imaging, surgical procedures, dental cleaning, and extractions. **_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 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 Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits) **_Qualifications_** + A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent + Licensure in good standing to practice in North Carolina 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. **_Learn more at the hospital_** **Hospital Website:** VCA Apex Animal Hospital (https://vcahospitals.com/apex?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=VCA\_Apex\_Animal\_Hospital) **Check out our Community Partnerships Here:** Peak Lab Rescue (https://www.peaklabrescue.com/) **If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.** 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