Associate Veterinarian
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Job overview
VCA Animal Hospitals is hiring an Associate Veterinarian. VCA Ballston Spa Animal Hospital seeks an Associate Veterinarian to join its team. The role offers support from world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. The hospital is AAHA accredited and features a dedicated dental suite, digital radiology, ultrasound, EMR, and other advanced equipment. The position involves working with cats and dogs.
Key focus areas include Provide world‑class veterinary medicine to cats and dogs, Collaborate with team members and teach others, and Develop strong client and associate relationships.
Successful candidates bring Doctor of Veterinary Medicine, Licensure in NY, and Commitment to Veterinary Ethics. Important skills include World-Class Medicine and Veterinary Code Of Ethics. Preferred (not required): Teaching, Collaboration, Lifelong Learning, and Client Relationship Building.
Skills & qualifications
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Full job description
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Ballston Spa Animal Hospital 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 team
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Dedicated Dental Suite; Dental Radiology; Digital Rads; Ultrasound (diagnostic);EMR; Cold or Therapeutic Lasers; Acupuncture; ECG; Rehab Equipment; Orthopedic Procedure Equipment.
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AAHA accredited
Schedule
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Full-Time, Part-Time
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Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8:00 – 6:00, Saturday – Sunday 8:00 – 5:00
Cases
- Cats & Dogs
Who we look for
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People obsessed with pets and their care
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Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
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Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
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Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
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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
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The annual salary range for this position is $140k - $165k, dependent on experience.
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Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
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This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
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Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
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401k retirement savings plan with company match
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Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
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Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Professional Development
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Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
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WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
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Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (https://www.vcacareers.com/global/en/benefits)
Qualifications
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A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
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Licensure in good standing to practice in NY , or the ability to obtain
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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.
Learn more about the hospital [VCA Ballston Spa Animal Hospital] (https://vcahospitals.com/ballston-spa?utm\_source=maps&utm\_medium=organic&utm\_campaign=AU\_1298)
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
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