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VCA Crestwood Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian in small animal medicine to join our 2-doctor practice located in Ridgecrest, CA.  We are located against the foothills of the beautiful Sierra Nevada Mountains.  Ridgecrest has 280 sunny days per year, no traffic, and a low crime rate.  We are 4 hours from Vegas, 3 hours from Mammoth, 4 hours from San Diego, and 3 hours from the beaches.  The opportunities for fun outdoor activities are numerous, including hiking, biking, camping, fishing, skiing, boating, rafting, and hunting. 

At VCA Crestwood Animal Hospital, our caseload is abundant and diverse, maximizing your exposure to internal medicine, surgery, exotics, and emergency cases.  This is a great clinic for a recent graduate to gain experience.  Mentorship is eagerly provided.  We have a wonderful staff including 2 RVT's.  Our clinic is well-equipped with digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, endoscope, Tono-pen, and anin-house lab.

Are you our next team member?   

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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, 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 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