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Associate Veterinarian - Oakford, PA
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What they do
A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$114,372 / year median in Pennsylvania
+11% projected growth
Job Description
Monday-Thursday:
8am-8pm,Friday:
8am-5pm andSaturday:
8am-2pm. We are closed for business on Sundays. Our schedule allows us to have 20 minute appointments and we partake in surgery 4 days a week. Doctor schedules usually include 2 daytime shifts a week, 2 evening shifts a week, and alternating Saturday coverage (usually requiring one Saturday a month). Here at VCA Neshaminy, our team is like one big happy family. Most of our staff have been here for many years and we are a close knit group. Our hospital's longevity facilitates a busy practice with a huge client base. Our 4 doctor practice sees mostly canine and feline patients. Our location is within Neshaminy School District, which is one of the top school districts in Pennsylvania. It is a suburban, middle class area, surrounded by towns that offer nice living arrangements. The area has various options for dining, shopping, and entertainment. We are located about 35 minutes from center city Philadelphia, and about an hour and a half from New York City, the Jersey shore points, and the Pocono Mountains. Check out ourCommunity Partnerships Here:
http://https://www.savethecatsinc.com/animals/browse Bingo's Foundation Neshaminy Hospital Website 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 I nnovative 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 matc h Health / dental / vision insurance, infertility benefits , gender affirmation services Paid parental, vacation and sick leave Professional Development Cont inuing Education Allowance and p aid 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 C linical S tudies program Additional Benefits Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets 100% paid professional liability c overage 100% paid life insurance 100% paid short-term disability insurance Access to a network of 5 ,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists Pennsylvania License and DEA reimbursement If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site.
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.