VCA Povar Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in East Providence, Rhode Island.

While we’d love an experienced doctor to round out the team, we also find mentorship incredibly fulfilling and would gladly bring in a new grad to grow with us!

Our goal is to practice the highest quality medicine and surgery with compassion and an emphasis on client education.

What VCA Povar has for you:

Our hospital has five beautiful exam roomsLARGE newly renovated surgical and dental suites and two treatment areas. We are proud to have an ultrasound unitDigital x-ray, new dental unit, digital dental x-ray, Electrosurgical unitIn-house lab and TonoVet.

Our entire healthcare team is committed to providing personal attention to the unique concerns of each individual pet owner. We are looking for someone with the same passion of providing hometown care in a supportive and collaborative environment.

We are offering 4-day work weeks because we know that time spent outside of working is what makes you a better doctor.

If you have never been to Providence, RI, then you are missing out! This vibrant and picturesque city is historical, walkable, clean, and boasts a lower cost-of-living than other New England metropolitan areas. VCA Povar is located moments from Waterplace Park, the site of concerts, markets, and the acclaimed WaterFire. Providence also has one of the nation’s oldest zoos, Roger Williams Park Zoo, as well as award-winning restaurants, theatres, and sporting arenas. We have no shortage of amazing food and entertainment options within minutes of our hospital parking lot.

At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and production bonuses 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

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

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