Veterinarian

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Houston, TX, USA
In-Office
115K-165K Annually
Entry level
Pet • Professional Services
The Role
Provide high-quality veterinary medicine and compassionate care to animals while collaborating with hospital teams and building trusted client relationships. Responsibilities include practicing according to veterinary standards and ethics, participating in continued learning, teaching colleagues, and contributing to clinical studies. Students and new graduates may receive dedicated mentorship.
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Join us as a Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospitals 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. 

With locations across the U.S., you’ll be sure to find a great community and many opportunities to continue growing your career wherever it may take you.
At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.  

Who we look for  

  • People obsessed with pets and their care 
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine 
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team 
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career 
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust 

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.
Mentorship opportunities are currently available in the following locations:

Colorado: Colorado Springs • Denver

Texas: Austin • Houston • San Antonio

Utah: Salt Lake City


Mentorship availability may evolve as opportunities change. We encourage candidates to apply and connect with our recruiting team to learn more about current opportunities and find the location that best aligns with their interests and career goals.

Total Rewards  

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:  

 

Compensation 

  • Salary is based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.   
  • The annual base salary range in Colorado is $115,000 - $165,000.  This range reflects the employer's good-faith estimate of the base salary reasonably expected to be offered for this position at the time of posting. 
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.  

 

Health & Well-being  

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)  
  • 401(k) 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 the care team 
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program  

 

Discover Additional Benefits:  Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) 

 

Qualifications  

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent 
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state in which the position is located, or the ability to obtain 
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics 

 

We are always looking for great talent to join our team!   This is an ongoing recruitment posting for veterinarian positions with VCA Animal Hospitals, where we have a continuous recruitment need.  Applications are accepted on an ongoing basis for current and anticipated opportunities. 

 

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. 

If you are a current associate, you 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. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.

Skills Required

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in the state where the position is located, or ability to obtain licensure
  • Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics
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The Company
HQ: Los Angeles, CA
35,000 Employees
Year Founded: 1986

What We Do

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.

VCA Animal Hospitals Offices

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