Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Wakefield 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 VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital team 

Our new state-of-the-art facility was designed with the comfort of our patients in mind:  

• Get to work hands on with exotics and pockets pets! We are looking for a doctor with good exotics experience.

• Dogs are separated from other species in our lobbies, exam rooms, treatment areas, and holding areas.  Additionally, iCalm music is played throughout.   

• Most of our 12 doctors, 15 CVTs, 20 assistants, and 20 client service representatives are Fear Free™ Certified Professionals, and we are committed to making veterinary visits a great experience for our patients and their people.   

• We are also committed to hands-free radiology (currently at 90%). 

• We’ve been AHAA-accredited for more than 40 years. 

• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship. 

Schedule 

• Our doctors work a four-day week and rotate opening, closing, and weekend shifts. 

• We’re open 7 days (7:20-8:30 Monday-Friday, 8-6 weekends). 

Cases  

We see plenty of dogs (50%) and cats (30%), and experience with birds, reptiles, and/or small mammals (20%) would be a plus but is not a requirement. 

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. 

Total Rewards 

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

Compensation 

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities