**VCA Dover Animal Hospital** is seeking an **Associate Veterinarian** to join our modern, 4-doctor practice in **Dover, Delaware** . Current students or new graduates, apply today! This practice is located within 45 minutes of the Delaware/Maryland Beaches which hosts many outdoor recreational opportunities. For those who enjoy the city and all that is has to offer we are within 2 hours of Philadelphia/DC and we are within 10 minutes of the DAFB. Our newly built facility is conveniently located at 201 Towne Centre Drive Suite 100 Dover, DE 19904. We offer our clients a high standard of care and we believe in educating our clients so they can make the best medical choices for their pets. We have a new state of the art facility with 7 exam rooms (2 cat only exam rooms) and ample equipment to compliment your skills and knowledge so you can practice the high level of medicine to which you are accustomed. We offer a double dental suite and a double surgical suite. We are dedicated to active learning and advanced medical procedures. Our highly skilled support staff play an integral role in supporting our doctors and providing excellent medical care to our patients and a high level of customer service to our clients. Our community based practice provides opportunities to engage with our clients in a variety of settings including service projects, client education seminars, and family friendly festivals. We are seeking a Delaware licensed veterinarian with the ability to provide quality care in a friendly and supportive environment. Experience is preferred as a veterinarian but we are willing to mentor a new or recent graduate. Our practice is focused primarily on small animals. Proficiency in surgery and dentistry is also beneficial. We handle all types of appointments from wellness to urgent care including patients requiring hospitalization. We routinely use laser therapy, our in house lab, Bovie 1250S-V Electrosurgical Generator, digital x-ray, dental X-ray and digital ultrasound and acupuncture are offered as tools to help our patients. Our ideal candidate will genuinely enjoy working with animals and their owners and want to be part of a fun, interactive team. Good communication skills and the ability to handle a steady patient load while maintaining a good sense of humor are encouraged. Our strong mentorship capabilities and nurturing team approach will help anyone interested in succeeding learn how to make a positive impact on the overall quality of life for pets. VCA Dover Animal Hospital (http://https://vcahospitals.com/dover) 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) + 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 **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