What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian - Alexandria, VA position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Alexandria, Virginia.
Our long-established hospital prides itself on serving the community by providing comprehensive wellness and urgent care to the pets and wildlife in our community. Our team is composed of dedicated doctors and staff, many of whom have been working at our hospital for over 15 years. In addition to providing routine preventive care and performing elective surgery, we encourage our doctors and staff to learn new skills to expand the services offered by our practice. Our hospital currently offers abdominal ultrasound, laparoscopic surgery, endoscopy, acupuncture and therapeutic laser treatment.
We are conveniently located near Old Town Alexandria, which allows easy access to the all of the historic attractions of Washington DC, Virginia and Maryland. Nearby recreational activities include world class museums and several concert venues. Washington, D.C. is home to several national sports teams: the Washington Capitals, the Washington Nationals and the Washington Football Team. A wide variety of nearby neighborhoods are within commuting distance of the hospital.
Check out some of our Community Partnerships here! Animal Welfare League of Alexandria and Animal Welfare League of Arlington
If you looking to join a collaborative team dedicated to providing state-of-the-art medicine and compassionate care and the thought of being part of a well-established, highly-regarded, AAHA-accredited multi-doctor practice appeals to you, then we’re the team for you. If you dream about a schedule that's designed around work-life balance and are interested in partaking in all of the attractions, activities and culture that life in the Greater Washington DC area has to offer, then VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital would love to tell you about our Associate Veterinarian opportunity!
VCA Alexandria Animal Hospital
At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.
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
