VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Santa Cruz, California.

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.

We are ready to welcome an experienced veterinarian or a confident new graduate ready to work in a hospital that focuses on providing excellent patient care and client service in a smooth-running clinic. We offer an extensive mentoring program for those interested.

VCA Animal Hospital of Santa Cruz is a family-oriented, neighborhood practice that provides high quality, compassionate care with excellent customer service.  Our clients are committed to providing the very best care for their pets and very dedicated to the practice itself. Wellness and client education are a big part of our practice.

Our well-equipped, spacious facility is warm and welcoming.  To provide excellent care we are equipped with in-house labs, ultrasound, digital radiography, and all radiographs are read out by a radiologist.  Digital dental radiographs are offered for every patient undergoing dental prophylaxis, and VCA’s CareClub provides a cost-effective solution to developing a strong preventative care relationship. Our well-trained and compassionate staff, as well as the VCA management team, are here to support you in providing the very best options for your clients.

We are located in the iconic city of Santa Cruz, minutes from the beach, mountains, and a short drive to all the San Jose region has to offer. There is a bustling downtown strip with many wonderful restaurants and shops. We are a short drive to several gorgeous regional parks and downtown San Francisco. Come work in a beautiful location along the rugged California coastline, Napa wine country, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  A world-renown 24 hour emergency and specialty center is located just across town. 

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Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $110,000- $140,000. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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