Associate Veterinarian

Join us as a Medical Director, DVM, at  VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital located in Waukesha, WI 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.

Questions? Please reach out to Laurel Norman at laurel.norman@vca.com

We are offering a generous sign-on bonus!

Why Join the Team?

• VCA Associates in Pet Care Animal Hospital, located in Waukesha, WI, is growing and seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative 3-doctor team. We are proud to be an AAHA-accredited hospital with a 41-year legacy in our community. As a former private practice, we’ve retained our close-knit culture while benefiting from the robust resources and support of the VCA network.
• We value one another, our clients, and the pets we serve. We focus on providing our doctors and medical staff with the tools, technology, and support they need to succeed, so they can focus on what matters most: delivering high-quality patient care.
• Nestled in Waukesha, just 25 minutes from Downtown Milwaukee, our location offers the best of both worlds—easy access to exciting urban amenities, sports, and entertainment (hello, Summerfest!) while being a stone’s throw from the scenic beauty of Lake Country, ideal for hiking, biking, and kayaking adventures.

Schedule

• We are open to full-time or part-time candidates. A flexible schedule can be created to support your work-life balance, with shared responsibilities across appointments and procedures.
• Our DVMs enjoy collaborative support and time built in for high-quality medicine.

Cases

• We see small animal cases with a strong emphasis on wellness care, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, we uphold the highest standards of care and continually explore opportunities to expand our services. If you have a special interest, whether it's soft tissue surgery, dentistry, or a niche skill, we’d love to support it!

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 for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a VCA Associate, 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. The salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

• Innovative Associate health and well-being resources (Headspace app, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources including Lyra Health) 
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility and gender affirmation benefits
• 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 [Link to hospital website]

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.