VCA Briarcliff Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our AAHA-accredited small animal practice in Jacksonville, Florida.
This hospital has been of service to the community for over 30 years! Our clients consist of first-time pet owners, Humane Society adoptions through our partnership program with them, and longstanding clients that have trusted in their pet’s care throughout the last few decades. We perform dental cleanings, dental x-rays, soft tissue surgery, perform digital x-rays, and send out most of our laboratory samples out to a trusted lab facility for accurate results. We also perform cold laser therapy.
Our schedule is as follows: Monday-Friday 9 am-6 pm and open as early as 7 am for drop-offs. We are also open Saturdays 8-4 pm.
Our local community is as diverse as it is active. There is lots to do depending on your preferences. Jacksonville has a lot of beaches is located just 20 minutes away. One of the largest shopping centers, The St. Johns Town Center, is located 10 minutes away for all of your shopping needs. If you feel like venturing out for the day or weekend, we are within 1 hour distance from the Georgia state line, Daytona, and St. Augustine. Our local beaches have now made it possible to camp within the beaches for a safe outdoors experience. We are also proud to offer our Care Club Plans, a wellness program which allows us to take care of all of your pets preventive care needs for the year.
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)
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
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
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®.