VCA Desert Dunes Animal hospital is seeking a full-time, experienced Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Bermuda Dunes, California.

For more than 25 years we have been caring for pets in the Palm Spring Area. Bermuda Dunes is centered in-between La Quinta and Palm Desert.  We offer a state-of-the-art facility with diverse and stimulating caseloads. Most of our Technicians and doctors have been here for more that 10-15 years! 

Our exam room nurses, are assigned to a specific doctor and act as the doctor's sole room assistant the doctors are also paired up with a floating assistant for any walk in or drop off. Our goal is to provide a healthy culture and a positive working environment for the entire team!   Our hospital wellness room is a great place where we can go in and do some yoga, meditation, exercise or just a quit place to regroup we practice being caring, capable and connected.

Our facility has all the necessary diagnostic tools to provide the highest quality medicine possible. We have an in-house laboratory with our qualified lab technicians who have been at VCA Desert Dunes for over 10 years, plus we have a digital radiology suite, dental radiology, in-house ultrasound, telemedicine for radiography. We have a beautifully designed hospital with one of the best employee's lounge rooms in this region. We feature a spacious surgery suite, six exam rooms including a room for end-of-life services and much more. 

The Desert area is a great place to live! We have some of the most beautiful golf courses, excellent restaurants, art and culture, community events, professional tennis arena, and we have some amazing hiking and running trails. We also have Acrisure Arena it is a multi-purpose indoor arena in the unincorporated community of Palm Desert in California. The arena opened in December 2022 on 43.35 acres of land in the Coachella Valley this arena holds many concerts, professional sports and much more! 

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.

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 to $180,000. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

About VCA Animal Hospitals

VCA Animal Hospitals operates more than 1,000 small animal veterinary hospitals in the U.S., Canada and Japan. The hospitals are staffed by more than 4,500 fully qualified, dedicated and compassionate veterinarians to give pets the very best in medical care, of which over 600 are board certified specialists who are experts in areas such as oncology, cardiology, emergency and critical care, and surgery for animals. VCA Animal Hospitals provides a full range of general practice services to keep pets well and specialized treatments when pets are ill. As part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, VCA is committed to its purpose—A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS®.

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