VCA Cypress Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Oakley, California.

Sign-on Bonus up to $50k with a two-year+ commitment for doctors with 2+ years of experience!

VCA Cypress Animal Hospital is a well-established practice with a loyal clientele, many who have been our clients for 20 to 30 years. We value high standards of care at our practice and are aiming to become AAHA-accredited. We have a new digital radiology unit, digital dental radiographs, a portable ultrasound, and up to date injectable anesthetics and opioids.

Do you like to have fun while you work? Do you enjoy participating in theme days, pot lucks and other silly antics? If so, you might just be the veterinarian we are looking for. Our coworkers, Clients and patients are all like family. We believe in creating a work environment that is both exciting and educational, with a positive work/life balance. We are looking for a compassionate, fun and outgoing Associate Veterinarian to help us continue to deliver the best care for our patients.

We are currently open Mondays – Fridays from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM, although we may expand our hours to include rotating Saturdays as we grow. We work closely and have a good relationship with local emergency and referral hospitals for continued or overnight care, no on-call hours, schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri).

We are located along the San Joaquin River in the shadow of Mt Diablo.  Our community has many walking or biking trails, fishing, and water ways for boating, farm fresh produce, and equestrian facilities located nearby. We are nestled between Antioch and Brentwood; about an hour drive to San Francisco to the west or Sacramento to the east. Oakley is a fast growing community without the higher Bay Area cost of living. 

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!  As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

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