VCA Ridgewood Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Ridgewood, New Jersey.

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.

Our full service, AAHA-accredited hospital has state-of-the-art equipment such as surgical laser, therapeutic laser, ultrasound, endoscopy, and thermal imaging.  We use traditional medicine and integrative medicine, including acupuncture and homeopathy, to provide the best individualized care for pets using all modalities available.  With a strong emphasis on laser technologies, the Ultrasound Guided Endoscopic Diode Laser Ablation (UGELAB) procedure was developed here (See JAVMA, Vol. 240, 1/1/12). All of the latest equipment is provided to practice exemplary medicine, surgery, and patient safety. Extensive in- house training for all non-veterinary staff members is mandatory.  Advanced technologies such as the DIA Education Video system and Welch Allen video otoscopes are used to enhance the client education experience. Doctors are encouraged to develop new skills such as ultrasound using the latest equipment available. Our caring, dedicated staff is here to support you, and our clients want the best for their pets, making it easy to practice quality medicine.

We are open Monday through Saturday.  After hours we refer our clients to an emergency hospital so there are no on-call hours for veterinarians.  A typical schedule includes 4 days a week, working every other Saturday.  

Ridgewood, NJ is conveniently located in Northeastern New Jersey’s Bergen County.  It is known for its excellent school system and has a population that loves to give back to the community.  Ridgewood has a quaint village atmosphere, but is also filled with current restaurants and events. It is a short driving distance from beaches, parks, mountains for hiking, and New York City. 

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Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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