VCA Ocean Beach Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Longview, Washington.
Here at VCA Ocean Beach Animal Hospital, we are a lively, fun-loving group whose culture revolves around well-being and balance. We strive to educate clients while preforming quality medicine for their pets. Ocean Beach has been at its present location for over 45 years and is the leader in veterinary care in the local community. We have a reputation for high-quality medicine and excellent client service.
We are looking for a full time veterinarian to join our team. Our focus is on employee quality of life while pursuing our passion of helping pets. The schedule currently includes a four day work week. We currently are not open weekends, but we intend to if staffing allows. Your daily schedule automatically includes an hour lunch and an hour of charting time so that you can get done with work on time.
Whether you enjoy the beach, snow or the mountains- Longview is a great place to be. We are only a few hours in either direction to any of those destinations. We are located only one hour from Portland, OR and two hours from Seattle. Situated on the banks of the mighty Columbia River, here in Longview, there are many opportunities for year-round recreation.
Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $90,000 to $175,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
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
Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
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
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
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®.