VCA Metzger Animal Hospital Located in State College, Pennsylvania is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

We are an 11- doctor (3 board-certified), dual AAHA certified (general and referral) and ACVECC (level II) 24-hour hospital. Come join the largest, most advanced, compassionate, and progressive veterinary hospital in the area!

VCA Metzger Animal Hospital embraces innovations and we utilize an extensive array of cutting-edge diagnostic, therapeutic, and monitoring equipment. These include a complete laboratory supervised by clinical pathologist Holly Brown DVM, PhD, DACP (Clinical Pathology), advanced imaging (digital x-ray, CT, fluoroscopy, color flow Doppler GE Logic ultrasound), canine rehabilitation center (underwater treadmill, rehab certified staff) and complete ER instrumentation (ventilators, 2 Oxygen cages, laparoscopy, endoscopy, Covidien Force Triad).  We also have an approved residency program that offers a pathway to ABVP (American Board of Veterinary Practitioners) board certification.

We have maximum flexibility about a work schedule - daytime, evening, and weekend shifts all available.  Let us know what works for you and we will make it fit!

State College, Pennsylvania is in beautiful central PA (halfway between Pittsburgh and Philadelphia) and home of Penn State University (PSU).  We have a beautiful downtown area with shopping, dining, nightlife, arts, music, etc.  There is easy access to outdoor activities with hiking trails, parks, skiing, festivals, lakes, etc.  We also have lots of sporting events, concerts and performing arts.  Fall weekends are full of energy and excitement with PSU football.  We are a huge football town!

VCA Metzger 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.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees are rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health and Wellbeing

• Health/Dental/Vision insurance
• Paid parental, vacation, sick, and bereavement leave
• 401K retirement savings plan with company match
• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department

Professional Development

• Continuing education allowance and paid days off to complete
• WOOF University-Offering an abundance of CE for doctors and staff
• VCA Academy's Mentorship program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet care discount
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability
• Access to a vast network of doctors, including specialists