VCA Newark Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Newark, Delaware.

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA Newark Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital and have been proudly serving the Tri-State area since 2000. The well-appointed facility boasts a spacious lobby and separate entrances for General practice and Emergency services, extensive treatment area with a special procedures room, digital (including dental) radiography, endoscopy, ultrasound, 12 exam rooms, and a wellness room for our staff to use.  VCA Newark Animal Hospital offers our patients and clients outstanding service and medical care.  Our services include wellness, early disease detection, dentistry, elective and routine surgeries, digital radiography, in house blood work and advanced surgical procedures such as GDV, splenectomies, GI foreign body, C-section, etc. 

Experienced doctors and new doctors are encouraged to apply! Our strong mentorship capabilities and nurturing team approach will help anyone interested in succeeding learn how to make a positive impact on the overall quality of life for pets.

ABOUT THE HOSPITAL:

• Spacious building with TWELVE exam rooms, wellness room and large treatment room. Desks, laptops and large shared office space for all veterinarians. 
• Surgical suites (2) with latest patient monitoring and warming equipment
• Separate ultrasound room with advanced equipment
• Surgical laser
• Snyder oxygen cages
• Separate surgical recovery area, kennel areas and quarantine area 
• Separate quiet cat ward
• Sound DR digital radiography, AFP imaging digital dental x-ray, tonometry
• Our management and support team members are an extension of your family!  We take pride in our team and in our close relationships with our clients and patients.  Our continuous goal is delivering compassionate client service and quality medicine.
• We are 25-35 minutes from Central Philadelphia, Delaware county PA, Chester County PA, and are 15-20 minutes from Elkton MD and Wilmington DE.  Our current staff live in Maryland, Delaware, and Pennsylvania -- all with reasonable commutes to the Newark area , in close proximity to the University of Delaware Campus. 

VCA Newark Animal Hospital will invest in you!

• Supportive environment to allow you to advance in the special interests that you desire
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Continuing Education Allowance and Continuing Education Days
• Professional Liability Coverage
• Regional Continuing Education
• Medical/ Dental/ Vision/ Vacation/ Sick time and Paid Holidays
• Long and Short Term Disability
• Woof University – Online Training
• 401(k)
• VIP Perks

General Practice doctors generally have a 4-day work week,  with day shifts, one evening shift (till 8pm) and rotating Saturdays (~ 1 a month). GP doctors  have one surgery/dental day per week, with appointments scheduled (sick and well visits) on their non-surgery days,  and scheduled breaks throughout the day. We have 3 general practice doctors along with 4 experienced LVTs and OTJT VAs who have been well established at the hospital for many years.

We are looking for friendly folks who play well with others,  are able to maintain a positive  attitude,  have good sense of humor, and are confident in their abilities. 

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, 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.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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 in a GP or ER setting.
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

• 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.

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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