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Posted: 05-Jun-22
Location: Tacoma, Washington
Type: Full Time
Salary: Open
Job Description:VCA Parkway Animal Hospital located in Tacoma, WA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive team of fellow DVM's, LVT's & Vet Assistants.
VCA Parkway is an AAHA accredited general practice hospital equipped with ultrasound, digital radiology (including dental radiographs), third-party diagnostic support, and a national network of shared knowledge. Daily work includes a good mix of general practice, dental, and surgical cases, along with options to refer to multiple nearby specialty centers and/or emergency as needed.
Business hours are from 8AM-6PM Monday through Friday and 8AM-3PM on Saturdays. No on-call or Sunday hours. No overnight shifts. A typical schedule for our veterinarians looks like 4 days per week with a rotating half day on Saturday.
VCA Parkway is located within close proximity to downtown Tacoma, JBLM Military Base, I-5, and Hwy 512, (about an hour away from downtown Seattle). If you enjoy sight-seeing, fine dining, shopping, festivals & shows, biking, boating, watersports, and other activities, Tacoma & Seattle have so much to offer! And if you are seeking a more tranquil experience, head to one of the many hiking trails, museums, day spas, mountain resorts, or nature reserves nearby.
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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