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VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced F/T Associate Veterinarian to our well-established, AAHA-accredited, 5-doctor small animal practice in Blairstown, New Jersey.

Our full-service, paperless hospital is equipped with in-house blood diagnostics, endoscopy, ultrasound, digital x-ray, ECG, high-speed dental unit, dental x-ray, and fluid pumps.  We see exotics and we work with a local wolf preserve.

A full-time doctor schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with a rotating Saturday schedule.  We have organized doctor rounds every day for each animal in the hospital. Mentorship always available. Collaboration among doctors is routine. Special interests are encouraged and supported!

Blairstown is a semi-rural town in beautiful Northwest New Jersey, providing easy access via interstate 80 to New York (one hour) to the east and the Pocono Mountains of Pennsylvania (1/2 hour) to the west.  The region offers a wide variety of outdoor activities, antique shopping, and cultural events.

VCA Blairstown Animal Hospital

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

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

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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