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VCA Magnolia by the Gulf Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Gulf Shores, Alabama!

VCA Magnolia by the Gulf Animal Hospital is a full service animal hospital that serves avians, cats, dogs, exotics, pocket pets, rabbits, and reptiles in Gulf Shores, Foley, Orange Beach, Magnolia Springs, and Summerdale, Alabama.

The community of Gulf Shores, Alabama offers beautiful turquoise water and soft white sand. Spend your time deep sea or pier fishing, parasailing, but also explore beyond the shore. Other activities include hiking or biking the backcountry trail, kayaking the back bays, golfing, and other fun-filled attractions. The dining options are endless.

In this position you'll use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets. 

We have a full range of medical and surgical services including, vaccinations, spay/neuter, laser therapy, dental care, and microchipping. We have state of the art digital radiography as well as a full service on-site laboratory.

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

• 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

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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