VCA San Carlos Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in San Carlos, California.
Sign-on Bonus up to $50k with a two-year+ commitment for doctors with 2+ years of experience!
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 a full service, state-of-the-art veterinary hospital providing exceptional veterinary care and boarding services to dogs and cats and in the San Francisco Peninsula Communities. We have been an important part of our communities for over 40 years. Our services focus on prevention and wellness and include comprehensive veterinary medical, surgical and nursing care, pet dental care, grooming, boarding, dog daycare and training, and specialty retail products.
We focus on wellness and preventive care for all life stages of your pet, and believe providing optimal health involves regular examinations, individualized preventive care and vaccination protocols, nutrition counseling and weight management, dental health, socialization, proper grooming, and exceptional nursing, surgical and emergency care when needed. We are committed to partnering with our clients to maximize the health and well being of their pets. We are actively involved in promoting the welfare and protection of all animals in our community and around the world.
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K. 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 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.