**VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital** is seeking an **Associate Veterinarian** to complement our talented team in **South Hadley, Massachusetts** . We understand the importance of a work/life balance and are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Associate; in particular one with an interest or experience with Exotic small animals. The position does not include on-call hours. New graduates are welcome to apply! We are a small, but thriving and growing practice that strives to provide high quality and compassionate care to our clientele. Our practice cultivates a teamwork culture with a supportive and open environment. South Hadley is a comfortable community with easy access to many outdoor activities, particularly hiking among the Holyoke Mountain Range, along with year-round events in the music and arts scene. The community features many notable education and historic centers and is noted to be excellent for education for young people and children. There are even more culture, activities, and cuisine options nearby with a short drive through the rest of the Pioneer Valley and north to Brattleboro, VT and even Southwestern New Hampshire. Our hospital features full digital radiography including dental radiographs, a user-friendly EMR, and a great support team. As a VCA clinic, we enjoy ample self-determination with the ability to practice medicine independently; while benefiting from the connections to a larger network of clinics and specialists. VCA supports our goal to offer compassionate high-quality medicine, including access to specialists and a variety of in-house professional development opportunities. 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