VCA Bering Sea Animal Hospital, located in Anchorage, Alaska is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, dedicated team. At VCA Bering Sea, we want people to enjoy coming to work. We value mutual respect, laughter, and teamwork - regardless of rank. 

The hospital is open 7am-7pm Monday-Saturday and closed on major holidays. Our doctors work four 10-hour shifts per week, with the occasional Saturday shift. Our doctors enjoy zero on-call hours! The position for which we are hiring is full-time.  

Anchorage abounds with activities for everyone. If you enjoy the outdoors, Anchorage offers over 150 miles of ski, hike, and bike trails for year-round exercise and enjoyment in Alaska’s surreal beauty. There are stunning destinations in every direction: Seward, Denali National Park, the Kenai Peninsula, home of world-renown salmon fishing, are all just a day trip away. Anchorage is unique in that it also offers the convenience of shopping, delicious restaurants, museums and the frequent moose visitor.  

Alaska isn’t for everyone, but that’s what makes it one-of-a-kind. For those of us who call it home, we are among the luckiest. The beauty Alaska provides remains breathtaking, even for those who have been here for decades. Come see what all the fuss is about! 

Who we look for

People obsessed with pets and their careDedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicineCollaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a teamCurious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling careerEmpathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

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.  Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

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 the care teamOpportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

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Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalentLicensure in good standing to practice in Alaska state, or the ability to obtainA 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.

Learn more about the hospital HERE.

If you are a current associate, you 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.