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VCA Animal Hospitals
Delaware, Delaware

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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Job Description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at Pike Creek Animal Hospital 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 Team

  • Team of 14 including VAs, CVT's, DVM, Kennel Assistants, CSR's and Hospital manager
  • Ultrasound, digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, in-house lab machines
  • Our facility also offers boarding for cats and dogs

Fear Free Certified

  • Location is very convenient to Philadelphia, Wilmington and Dover for housing. It's just a couple hour drive to NYC, DC and Poconos
  • Sales tax is free!
  • Students and new graduates are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship

Schedule

Full-Time or Part-Time

Hours of Operation

  • Mon:
  • 7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Tue

7:00 am - 8:00 pm

Wed

7:00 am - 7:00 pm

Thu

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Fri

7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Sat

Closed

Sun

  • Closed
  • Cases
  • Patient mix
  • 40% wellness
  • 50% sick
  • Allow urgent care appointments
  • 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. Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.

  • This position is eligible for a signing bonus.
  • 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)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in DE, 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.

Learn More About the Hospital

VCA Pike Animal Hospital

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

Provide high-quality veterinary medical care to patients including wellness exams and urgent care appointments. Collaborate with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent client relationships and patient outcomes.

Qualifications

Education
Professional certificate or licensure

Key Skills

SurgeryDiagnosticsPatient careClient communicationTeam collaborationFear free certification

Veterinary Medicine Career Context

Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 72% require no weekends.

Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).

The cost-of-living index for Delaware is 99.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.5% of Delaware clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Top Veterinarian Jobs

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Salary Distribution19 jobs · 17 employers

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<$140k
8
$140k-155k
3
$155k-170k
1
$170k
2
$185k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks19 jobs · 17 employers

CME allowance
89% this job
401k / retirement match
89% this job
Sign-on bonus
79% this job
Relocation assistance
26%
Visa sponsorship
11%

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

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$130k-$185k
#3

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Work-life snapshot

median 6.2this job 2.1
Better work-life than 10% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 2,943 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • Includes call

Living in Delaware City

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$301k
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
102.6
State income tax
Up to 6.6%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026).

BEA 2024 · Philadelphia-Camden-Wilmington, PA-NJ-DE-MD metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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

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About VCA Animal Hospitals

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Benefits & Perks

Signing bonus
401k retirement savings plan with company match
Health/dental/vision insurance
Paid parental, vacation and sick leave
Continuing Education Allowance and paid CE Days
Headspace app subscriptions
Fidelity financial wellness tool