Provides comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats, including diverse cases and emergencies, while collaborating with a tenured care team. The role requires practicing high-quality medicine, building trusted client relationships, teaching colleagues, and pursuing ongoing professional development. This is a full-time position with rotating Saturday shifts at VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs, Georgia.
Join us as an Associate Veterinarian VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital in Sandy Springs, GA. You will quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You will 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 Team
- Clinical Autonomy: Exercise your skills with the backing of VCA's robust professional network and benefits.
- Cohesive, Tenured "All-Star" Team: Work alongside a cohesive, highly tenured team that feels like family.
- Work-Life Balance: Enjoy predictable hours with rotating Saturday shifts to ensure you get plenty of well-deserved personal time!
- Amazing Location: Located in Sandy Springs—offering great outdoor recreation and easy connectivity to downtown Atlanta.
Learn more about the hospital here: VCA North Atlanta Animal Hospital
Schedule
- Full-time position
- Operational Hours: Mon-Fri 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, Sat 8:00 am – 1:00 pm
Cases
- Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
- Diverse range of cases and emergency situations
Community
- Prime Location & Easy Connectivity: Enjoy suburban comfort with immediate access to Atlanta
- Abundant Parks & Outdoor Recreation: Bordered by the Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area, the city offers over 950 acres of parkland, scenic trails, and water sports at destinations like Morgan Falls Overlook Park.
- Major Economic & Healthcare Hub: Home to Fortune 500 corporate headquarters and the renowned "Pill Hill" medical district, providing exceptional local job opportunities and top-tier healthcare facilities.
- Vibrant City Center & Culture: Features City Springs, a modern downtown district with performing arts, open-air green spaces, community festivals, and diverse dining and shopping options
Who do 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, and other relevant credentials.
- This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
Health & Well-being
- Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
- 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 the care team.
- Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.
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Qualifications
- A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
- Licensure in good standing to practice in GA, or the ability to obtain.
- A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.
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.Similar Jobs at VCA Animal Hospitals
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