VCA Central Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our established and well-known state-of-the-art practice in Upland, California.

This is a great opportunity for emergency or urgent care growth.

VCA Central has been an integral part of the community for dozens of years and is known for providing exceptional care day or night. The facility is housed in beautiful, with all the accompanying equipment that you would expect in a high-end ER practice. VCA Central is a busy General Practice and Urgent Care hospital, with a heavy caseload, in addition to a large number of doctors and experienced staff.

If you are someone who is dedicated and devoted to practicing high-quality medicine, who is as passionate about an exceptional client experience and being completely client-focused – this is the position for you! We are looking for a personable, empathetic, and friendly individual to join our team. We want someone who will treat VCA Central as their home and provide the highest level of medical, surgical, and emergent care as if they were treating their own pet.

Who We Are:

We are a 6 doctor, AAHA-accredited hospital, with caring and supportive team members who go above and beyond to provide exceptional care to pets and their families. We are looking for more amazing team members who can help us continue to achieve this vision.

What you will do:

You will be involved in everything from providing care for our clients and their pets, to contributing your thoughts on ways to improve how we deliver our best care and service.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $64,480 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

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 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

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 VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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