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VCA Almaden Valley Animal Hospital located in San Jose, CA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our 4 doctor small animal & exotics practice.  The successful candidate will be an experienced veterinarian or confident new grad looking to provide excellent patient care and client service in a fast-paced clinic. We offer an extensive mentoring program for those interested.

VCA Almaden is a family-oriented, neighborhood practice that provides high quality, compassionate care with excellent customer service.  Our clients are committed to providing the very best care for their pets and very dedicated to the practice itself.  Wellness and client education are a big part of our practice.

Our well-equipped, spacious facility is warm and welcoming.  To provide excellent care we are equipped with in-house labs (including chemistries, and a variety of SNAP tests), ultrasound, digital radiography, and oxygen cage.  Digital dental radiographs are offered for every patient undergoing dental prophylaxis, and VCA's CareClub provides a cost-effective solution to developing a strong preventative care relationship.  Our well-trained and compassionate staff, as well as the VCA management team, are here to support you in providing the very best options for your clients.

Full-time, open 7 days/week, no on-call hours, schedule includes 4 days/week, 10 hour days, rotating weekend days.

We are located in the charming neighborhood of Almaden, minutes from the thriving heart of Silicon Valley and San Jose.  We are a short drive to many wonderful regional parks and downtown San Francisco. San Jose is just a few hours from the rugged California coastline, Napa wine country, and the Sierra Nevada Mountains.  A world-renown 24 hour emergency and specialty center is located just across town.

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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