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VCA Anderson Animal Hospital, located in Lakewood, CO, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Sign-on/Retention Bonus up to $20k!

As a hospital that has been AAHA accredited for 50 YEARS, you can rest assured we offer the highest level of medical care.  Not only do we have a boarded surgeon, cardiologist, and radiologist regularly offering in-house services, but there are also at least five, 24-hour specialty hospitals within a 15-mile radius.  Our well-established support staff allows doctors to focus on diagnosis and treatment, surgery, medical records, and client relationships.  We have 2 certified technicians, and some of our team members have been with the practice for 25 years!

About VCA Anderson:

• Established client base that values a bond with their veterinarian
• Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound
• In-house chemistry and CBC
• Busy dental practice
• Strong network of support staff
• Collaborative atmosphere

Our doctors truly enjoy collaboration with each other!  VCA Anderson offers flexible scheduling, 4 x 10-hour shifts per week, and at least a 4-day weekend once / month (typically, of the associate’s choosing).  We are closed overnight, Sundays, and holidays with NO on-call!  Our entire team deeply values work-life balance!

This charming hospital is located in beautiful Lakewood, CO – halfway between the convenience and bustle of Denver and the adventure and activities of the Rocky Mountains.  It is in the perfect location for hiking, snowboarding, skiing, biking, golfing, and more.  VCA Anderson is nestled intimately within the community we serve and we have many clients that we have been helping for 30 years or more! 

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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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