Veterinary Associate: Impactful Care

Overview

Together we are building the nation’s leading veterinary support organization. We will achieve our vision and mission with Integrity, guided by the principles of Empowerment, Support, and Unity.

Team members at all levels of the organization are empowered to speak up, ask questions and do what is necessary to ensure every pet and every client receives care we are proud to put the UVC name on.

Display compassion, kindness, dignity, and respect during all communication. Utilize emotional awareness and assess all situations before reaction.

Demonstrate compassion towards pets, pet owners, and everyone on our team.

We all strive for excellence in providing an unmatched customer experience, exceptional medical care of pets and how we show up and work with our teams.

Integrity is something that comes from within but is only valuable when demonstrated each and every day. Be honest in your communication. Be vulnerable and open. Understand perfection is not the goal. Admit when you are wrong. Ask for help.

We are veterinary professionals, just like you. Our support team is full of accomplished veterinary professionals who have been in every role in the hospital, from the front desk to the surgical suite. Our experience helps us achieve excellence in clinical operations, team development, client experience, and the medical care we provide.

United Veterinary Care is a national group of general, specialty, and emergency veterinary practices united by mission to deliver exceptional care to pets, people, and our communities.

Explore where our general practice, emergency, and specialty referral hospitals are located — partner with us to see your practice join our rapidly growing network of passionate veterinary professionals.

At UVC, we firmly believe in unleashing the potential of the next generation of veterinary professionals. By empowering them, we’re not just shaping careers; we’re sculpting a future where innovation and compassion redefine the standards of the veterinary industry.

“CCVS gave me ideal preparation for life as a specialist. They provided the foundation I needed to sit and pass my board exam on the first attempt and gave me the skills and mentorship I needed to run my own department only months after finishing the program. CCVS has a residency that blends the rigors of private practice case volume with the same emphasis on learning and teaching found in many academic settings.”

Matthew Turner, DVM, MSc, DACVECC Resident

“During my UVC externships, I gained invaluable insights. From delving into the intricate mechanisms and pathophysiology of diseases during rounds to actively participating in procedures like thoracentesis and bronchoalveolar lavages, I absorbed a wealth of knowledge.”

Julia Klinzmann Veterinary Student Extern

I have enjoyed the community UVC has given me in the Purdue program. I am able to communicate subject matters with mentors, fellow students, and coworkers, which is something that cannot typically be done in an online program.

“I loved that the whole team, from CSRs to assistants, technicians, and DVMs, were all willing to enthusiastically teach and involve me in cases, making sure I was available to see interesting cases or have interesting things saved for me to talk about later.”

“A structured mentorship program offers new graduates a dedicated, safe space to give and receive feedback and focus on their personal goals. It also supports experiential learning as new graduates put their skills into practice. As a mentor, I enjoy working alongside these amazing young professionals and learn as much from them as they do from me.”

At UVC, we support the future of veterinary medicine and are honored to host veterinary students for externship opportunities.