Associate Veterinarian

Introduction

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Coral Animal Hospital located in Fort Myers, FL, and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• Well-established, multi-doctor, AAHA-accredited, and Feline Friendly hospital.
• Dedicated technicians, plus an additional treatment and lab technician, support each doctor.
• Our team includes two Certified Surgery Technicians.
• State-of-the-art facility featuring separate dental and surgical suites, endoscopy, ultrasound, and digital radiography.

Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship! Please note that mentorship for this position will take place at another nearby VCA hospital. Following successful completion of the mentorship program, you will transition to VCA Coral Animal Hospital as your primary hospital location.

Schedule

• Full-Time
• Hours of Operation:  Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm, and Saturday, 8:00 am – 2:00 pm

Community

• Fort Myers is well known for its beautiful beaches, great fishing, and excellent shopping.
• It’s a family-friendly city and a wonderful place to live and work.
• Our practice is conveniently located about five miles from Sanibel Island and ten miles from Fort Myers Beach.
• The downtown area is beautifully preserved, with charming brick buildings and a lively nightlife scene.
• Fort Myers offers entertainment options for all ages, making it a vibrant yet welcoming community to call home.

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive in a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. 

• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

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 the care team

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Learn more about the hospital, VCA Coral Animal Hospital.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.