VCA South Hadley Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in South Hadley, Massachusetts.

We understand the importance of a work/life balance and are looking for a Full Time Veterinary Associate; in particular one with an interest or experience with Exotic small animals. The position does not include on-call hours. New graduates are welcome to apply! We are a small, but thriving and growing practice that strives to provide high quality and compassionate care to our clientele. Our practice cultivates a teamwork culture with a supportive and open environment.

South Hadley is a comfortable community with easy access to many outdoor activities, particularly hiking among the Holyoke Mountain Range, along with year-round events in the music and arts scene. The community features many notable education and historic centers and is noted to be excellent for education for young people and children. There are even more culture, activities, and cuisine options nearby with a short drive through the rest of the Pioneer Valley and north to Brattleboro, VT and even Southwestern New Hampshire.

Our hospital features full digital radiography including dental radiographs, a user-friendly EMR, and a great support team.

As a VCA clinic, we enjoy ample self-determination with the ability to practice medicine independently; while benefiting from the connections to a larger network of clinics and specialists. VCA supports our goal to offer compassionate high-quality medicine, including access to specialists and a variety of in-house professional development opportunities.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
• Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
• Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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.

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®.

Connections working at VCA Animal Hospitals