Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Bay Area 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

Team: Join a collaborative team of multiple experienced doctors and a dedicated care team for each doctor.Facilities/technology: Our hospital has state-of-the-art technology and modern facilities to ensure you can provide top-notch care.Hands-free: Enjoy a hands-free environment where your focus remains on patient care.Fear-free: We prioritize a fear-free experience for our patients, ensuring a calmer and more productive environment.Open to current students or new graduates: We welcome and support current veterinary students and new graduates and provide a robust mentorship program.Collaborative Environment: The team promotes open communication and collaboration, allowing Veterinarians, RVTs, and CSRs to work closely together, ensuring comprehensive and effective treatment plans. Strong Relationships: Long-term staff members (some of us have worked together for over 20 years!) have built trust and camaraderie, leading to effective teamwork.Community Connection: We are passionate about our Oakland community and cherish the opportunity to serve its pet owners and their furry companions. Our commitment to local outreach and support helps strengthen the bond we share with our neighbors.  We do outreach at the local high schools and senior assisted living, and we enjoy participating in animal fundraisers in our area. Commitment to Excellence: Our dedicated team includes six experienced RVTs and two assistants currently in training to become licensed. Our Client Service Representatives (CSRs) excel in creating a warm, empathetic environment, ensuring that clients feel valued and engaged throughout their experience with our hospital.

Schedule

We offer flexible scheduling options, including Full-Time, Part-Time, and Rotating shifts to fit your lifestyle.Our Hours of Operation are designed to accommodate both our patients and staff's needs.

Cases

Patient mix: Work with a diverse mix of patients, providing a wide range of cases that will keep you engaged and continuously learning.

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their careDedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $200K.The sign-on Bonus is up to $25k.Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The 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 resources (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 401k retirement savings plan with company matchHealth/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefitsPaid 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 teamOpportunities 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 equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtainA 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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DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by associates assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of the personnel so classified.

VCA is committed to a diverse work environment in which all individuals are treated with respect and dignity.  We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, creed, sex, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status, sexual or affectional preference, or gender identity or expression, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Additionally, if you need assistance or accommodation because of a disability, please don’t hesitate to ask. The company is pleased to provide such assistance, and no applicant or Associate will be penalized as a result of such a request.  We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace.

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