VCA Wakefield Animal Hospital , located just north of Boston in Wakefield, Massachusetts, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team in a Fear FreeTM environment.Come join us in our beautiful new state-of-the-art facility! 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. Equipment includes ultrasound, multiple dental suites, and sevoflurane.Our brand new facility was designed with the comfort of our patients in mind. Dogs are separated from other species in our lobbies, exam rooms, and treatment areas, and iCalm music is played throughout. Most of our 12 doctors, 15 CVTs, 14 assistants, and 21 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.Our doctors work four-day weeks, and are on weekend rotations. Meet the team at http://vcawakefield.com .VCA Wakefield is minutes from Boston's vibrant culture and a short drive from New England's beautiful mountains, rivers, lakes, and beaches. Our team's quality of life is the key to our success, and we work hard to promote a supportive and fun culture.At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and we strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work. We are also committed to working with many local shelters to provide quality care for pets as they await their homes.As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees are 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)
Dedicated quiet room for meditation and lactation
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
Opportunities to participate in a robust clinical studies program
Additional Benefits
FREE EV charging
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
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