What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at VCA Animal Hospitals?
VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital located in Reno, NV is looking for Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.
VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is proudly serving clients with the most advanced care possible, including full conventional diagnostics, surgery, preventative wellness care, internal medicine, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and much more. Our doctors bring the best from their advanced training in a variety of veterinary medical disciplines to help you learn how to keep your pet healthy.
We are looking for someone who is not afraid of change and is eager to grow. A team player with a positive and upbeat personality would fit in well with our work family. All of the staff here recognize the importance of the human-animal bond and promote and preserve that relationship between owners and their pets. We have a great clientele who are happy to provide excellent care for their dog and cat companions.
VCA Lakeside Animal Hospital is a flexible, family-oriented practice that strongly believes in balancing work and family life. We rotate Saturdays, we are never on call, and we refer after hours emergencies.
Our hospital is just minutes away from all types of outdoor activities available in the Reno-Tahoe area. Reno has something for everyone - a vibrant nightlife, modern eateries, quiet suburbs, and some of the best ski resorts in the world are less than an hour away. There are plenty of Lake Tahoe activities to be enjoyed, in and out of the water. Beyond the inviting, crystal-clear water, Lake Tahoe is surrounded by the peaks of the Sierra Nevada and acres of national forest. Mountain biking, hiking, river rafting, camping and sightseeing are just a few of the things to do in the Lake Tahoe area.
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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 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
