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VCA Cherokee Animal Hospital, located in Overland Park, KS, is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team. 

Our AAHA-accredited hospital is a full-service practice with a mix of long-time veterinarians and established clientele. Our medical staff is well-trained and well-established. This is an excellent opportunity for a doctor looking to work in a practice that focuses on patient care, diagnostics, and client education. We provide general medical services such as dental care, surgery, and internal medicine, as well as advanced veterinary services such as cold laser therapy and advanced dental care. We also offer on-site grooming services and feline boarding.

The Kansas City area is a great place to live, work and play. We have top rated schools and excellent universities.  There are hundreds of beautiful parks with trails for hiking or biking. You will have close access to a thriving downtown and a cultural epicenter with Union Station, the Nelson Art Gallery, Kauffman Center for the Performing Arts, the Country Club Plaza, the River Market, Kansas Power and Light District and theater options galore.  If you are a sports fan, come help cheer on the Kansas City Chiefs, Royals, Sporting Kansas City, and the Kansas City Current. Kansas City has so much to offer and is an excellent place for anyone at any stage of life, to live, and build a future.

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

Health & Well-being

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

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

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

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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