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VCA Animal Hospitals
Larchmont, New York

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianNo weekendsFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$170k

Listing transparency3 of 6 stated

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Employment & setting
Full-Time
Call expectations
Not specified
Weekends
No weekends
Posted 1mo ago

Job Description

Join us as an associate veterinarian at VCA Village in Larchmont and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the Village team

  • Busy, 3-doctor practice with an incredible support staff
  • Hands-Free Radiology and outside service to offer ultrasound images
  • Robust, existing client base through serving the community for years
  • Hands-free
  • Fear-free
  • AAHA
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-time available, Relief possible

Hours of Operation

  • Mon - Thu: 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Sat - Sun: Closed
  • Cases
  • Small / Companion animal focus
  • Who we look for
  • People obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

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

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $130K - $170K. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.
  • Health & Well-being

Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity 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 the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program
  • Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com) (open link in new window)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Check out our Community Partnerships Here

https://playlandpark.org/

https://larchmontmanorpark.org/index.html

Hospital Website

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

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will practice world-class medicine utilizing advanced technology and facilities within a busy, supportive 3-doctor practice environment. Responsibilities include providing care for small and companion animals while developing strong, trusting relationships with clients.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)

Key Skills

Client RelationsTeamworkSmall Animal Care

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 50% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for New York is 107.9 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $139k in an average-cost state. 64.6% of New York clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

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Annual compensation range

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CME allowance
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Sign-on bonus
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

4.8/ 10
Listing-based score
  • No weekends

Living in Larchmont

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1,453k
Typical market rent
$6,700/mo
Residents’ average commute
43 min
State income tax
Up to 10.9%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

Veterinary Services
Los Angeles, CA
10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Health/Dental/Vision Insurance
401k with company match
Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Continuing Education Allowance
Paid Continuing Education Days
WOOF University
Clinical Studies Program
Employee pet discounts