VCA Closter Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Closter, New Jersey.

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.

Closter Animal Hospital is a local neighborhood practice which has been in the Northern Bergen County community for over 80 years and is well known in the area. The practice is a full-service hospital offering radiology, dental, and surgical services, as well as 24/7 emergency assistance. Mobile Ultrasound and mobile orthopedic surgery are also available by appointment, including 24-hour overnight staff for surgeries. The current team members are all long-time employees who have been with the practice for 10+ years.

Closter Animal Hospital is located in scenic Bergen County, which is just to the Northwest of New York City. The town offers an outdoor mall that includes stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. Considered one of the best places to live in NJ, Closter offers residents are rural feel with easy access to NYC, as well as a highly rated school system.

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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 need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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.