Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Rutherford Animal Hospital and 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.

• We have a team of 4 full-time doctors and 1 part-time doctor. We schedule 1 tech/va per doctor for appointments plus 2 treatment techs/vas and 2 surgical techs/vas.
• We have a dedicated pharmacy team of 1 controlled drug and inventory manager, 1 licensed pharmacy tech and 1 unlicensed pharmacy tech. We also have 5 client service reps.
• Busy practice located on a main road. We are minutes from American Dream Mall, Met Life Stadium, home of the NY Giants and NY Jets, tons of restaurants and many other local attractions. All while being a short bus/train/drive into New York City to catch local Broadway shows and more.
• We have some of the latest technology including, ultrasound, hands free radiology, separate dental and surgical suites, laser therapy, computers in every room and more.
• Aaha-accredited.
• Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship.

• FT Monday-Thursday 7:30am-8:00pm, Friday 7:30am-6pm, Saturday 8:00am-6pm and closed on Sunday.

• On average, we are a 50/50 split of well to sick visits. Small/companion animal focus.

• People obsessed with pets and their care.
• Devoted 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.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

• Compensation:
  Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $120K - $135K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
• Health & Well-being:
  Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 the care team, opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

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

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  or find us on social media.