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VCA North Idaho Animal Hospital located in Sandpoint, Idaho is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. 

Our 5-doctor practice is open 6 days a week 7:30am to 5:30 pm.  We provide quality of life for our patients and our associates; a happy practice makes for happy pets. No after-hour emergencies, no on-call shifts, but all of the advanced medicine and diagnostics options  ?at our fingertips. 

We are the original Fear Free hospital where it all started and proud to be AAHA accredited.  We see a variety of species; all small animals including avian, pocket pets, and reptiles. We offer all digital imaging capabilities, dual dental suite, advanced ultrasound diagnostics, soft tissue surgery and orthopedics.  Our hospital can provide mentoring to a new graduate who wants to work with a team of doctors who have expertise in a variety of fields. We also provide the support for experienced veterinarians to develop any particular area of interest that will help to reignite passion in veterinary medicine VCA North Idaho is where you can find a home! 

We are located in the most amazing all-season resort town in the Pacific Northwest. Sandpoint is calling you, with all the beauty and nature outside your backdoor. We are home to one of the largest lakes in Idaho and top ski resort in the Inland Northwest which offers year-round outdoor activity and space.

Check out our hospital and community here:

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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

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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