Associate Veterinarian

VCA University Animal Hospital is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine to join our amazing tenured team in Tempe, Arizona! New Graduates Apply Today!

Here at University Animal Hospital, we take pride in delivering the best medical care for our patients and the best experience for their owners.

Near the ASU campus, we serve not only Tempe, but also Chandler, Scottsdale, Gilbert, Mesa, and the Phoenix Metro area.

We are AAHA accredited and certified Cat-Friendly Practice Gold by the AAFP. We have 2 surgical suites, 2 dental tables, digital radiology and dental radiology, laparoscope, laser therapy, 2 ultrasound machines, 9 exam rooms, and a large boarding facility.

Our clientele are dedicated and expect high-quality medicine and a team of veterinarians who will create long-lasting relationships with them and their pets.

We are open 7 days a week, Monday-Friday 7am-7pm, Saturday / Sunday 8am-4pm. We are closed on all major holidays. This is a full-time position;

4 day work week including weekends, and on-call for one of the holidays we are closed.

We are partnered with Guide Dogs for the Blind, Lost Our Home pet Rescue, Lucky Dog Rescue, and Arizona Humane Society.

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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 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 and long-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists

If you are a current associate, you 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