VCA Northwest Hills Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Austin, Texas. 

Sign-On Bonus up to $25K!

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

Why Join Our Team? 

• A Well-established modern practice that has been caring for pets in Austin since 1974. We have a devoted client base that is continuing to grow. 

• A Skilled and compassionate support team that genuinely enjoys working together to help people and pets. (3:1 doctor-to-tech ratio for all shifts.)

• Diverse caseload with individualized diagnostics and treatments for each pet. We offer wellness, internal med, urgent care, radiology, in-house diagnostics, ultrasound, dentistry, and surgery. 

• Partnerships with board-certified radiologists and surgeons. A Radiologist performs ultrasounds weekly. A Surgeon is scheduled as needed for orthopedic and non-routine surgeries. 

• Great reputation in our community. We work closely with the Austin Humane Society and several local rescues.

Schedule 

• Flexible schedule options, full-time or part-time. We believe in a strong work/life balance and realize different schedules may work better for different people. Most of our full-time doctors work a 9-hour shift (with a 1.5-hour lunch break) 4 days a week, with a rotating 5-hour shift, every 3rd Saturday.

Local Community 

• Austin is the capital of Texas and is considered the Live Music Capital of the World! With a vibrant entertainment, art, and culture scene, from delicious cuisine to stunning outdoor experiences, there is something for everyone. Austin is consistently ranked as the #1 place to live in Texas by the US News and World Report and is also regarded as one of the nation’s most pet-friendly cities to live in.

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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

• ccess to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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