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Associate Veterinarian

locations
Rutherford, NJ
time type
Full time
posted on
Posted 30+ Days Ago
job requisition id
R-168732

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Rutherford AH and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. 

 

Why join the Rutherford AH team 

  • We have a team of 4 Full-time doctors and 1 Part-time doctor. We schedule 1 Tech/VA per doctor for appointments plus 2 treatment Techs/VAs and 2 surgical Techs/VAs.

  • We have a dedicated pharmacy team of 1 controlled drug and inventory manager, 1 licensed pharmacy tech and 1 unlicensed pharmacy tech. We also have 5 Client Service Reps. 

  • Busy practice located on a main road. We are minutes from American Dream Mall, MetLife Stadium, home of the NY Giants and NY Jets, tons of restaurants and many other local attractions. All while being a short bus/train/drive into New York City to catch local Broadway shows and more. 

  • We have some of the latest technology including, ultrasound, Hands Free Radiology, separate dental and surgical suites, laser therapy, computers in every room and more.

  • AAHA Certified. 

  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship 

Schedule 

  • FT 

  • Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8:00pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8:00am-6pm and closed on Sunday-.Closed. 

Cases  

  • On average, we are a 50/50 split of well to sick visits. Small/Companion animal focus

Who we look for 

  • People obsessed with pets and their care 

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine 

  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team 

  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career 

  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust 

 

Total Rewards 

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:  

Compensation 

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.  

 

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 the care team 

  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program  

 

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window) 

 

Qualifications 

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent 

  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain 

  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics 

 

About VCA  

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.  

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.  

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media. 

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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.

About Us

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From primary care to emergency, urgent and specialty care, VCA delivers world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year. We invest in cutting-edge tools, training and technology that enable Associates across our national network of hospitals to lead the industry today and into tomorrow. Among our talented 35,000 Associates are nearly 7,000 veterinarians – including 500 who are board-certified specialists – nearly 4,000 credentialed technicians and over 10,000 veterinary assistants – all dedicated to giving pets the very best in medical care. The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands. Join us.

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