Demo

Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals
San Martin, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/9/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/9/2026

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA San Martin Animal Hospital. 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.

Why Join the Team

  • Dynamic group of skilled professionals
  • We are AAHA- Accredited
  • Supportive and collaborative work environment
  • Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff.
  • We are committed to using fear-free techniques when possible
  • Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography and ultrasound.
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship 

Schedule

  • Current hospital hours: Monday – Friday 7:00 am to 8:00 pm, Saturday 8:00 am to 5:00
  • Full-time preferred but open to part-time
  • Rotating weekends

Cases

  • Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats
  • Routine wellness to involved medical cases and surgery

Who do we look for

  • People dedicated to pets and their care
  • Engaged 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

Compensation

  • Salary is negotiable based on experience. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K.
  • Sign-on/relocation/longevity bonuses available
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

If you are a current associate, you will 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

Salary : $67 - $180

If your compensation planning software is too rigid to deploy winning incentive strategies, it’s time to find an adaptable solution. Compensation Planning
Enhance your organization's compensation strategy with salary data sets that HR and team managers can use to pay your staff right. Surveys & Data Sets

What is the career path for a Associate Veterinarian?

Sign up to receive alerts about other jobs on the Associate Veterinarian career path by checking the boxes next to the positions that interest you.
Income Estimation: 
$53,435 - $68,530
Income Estimation: 
$76,733 - $101,052
Income Estimation: 
$47,093 - $58,989
Income Estimation: 
$58,931 - $72,415
Income Estimation: 
$67,065 - $95,497
View Core, Job Family, and Industry Job Skills and Competency Data for more than 15,000 Job Titles Skills Library

Job openings at VCA Animal Hospitals

  • VCA Animal Hospitals Portland, OR
  • VCA North Portland Veterinary Hospital is seeking a Certified Veterinary Technician to join our Hospital! Location : 3000 N Lombard St, Portland, OR 97217 ... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • VCA Animal Hospitals Pottstown, PA
  • Seeking a Veterinary Technician or experienced Veterinary Assistant full and part positions available! Location: 1424 Ridge Rd, Pottstown, PA 19465 Compens... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • VCA Animal Hospitals Latham, NY
  • Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Shaker and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities a... more
  • 13 Days Ago

  • VCA Animal Hospitals Sacramento, CA
  • VCA Country Oaks Animal Hospital is adding a Veterinary Assistant to our growing team! Location : 4636 Fair Oaks Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95864 Compensation : ... more
  • 13 Days Ago


Not the job you're looking for? Here are some other Associate Veterinarian jobs in the San Martin, CA area that may be a better fit.

  • Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA Los Gatos, CA
  • Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Animal Hospital of Los Gatos. You’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, techn... more
  • 1 Month Ago

  • Vicar Operating, Inc. dba VCA San Martin, CA
  • Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA San Martin Animal Hospital. You’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technol... more
  • 1 Month Ago

AI Assistant is available now!

Feel free to start your new journey!