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VCA Knightswood Animal Hospital located in Philadelphia, PA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Our hospital has been serving the local community for over fifty years!  Each doctor and staff are dedicated and compassionate providing the best medical care and service to our clients and patients.  We have four exam rooms, digital radiography, digital dental radiography and electronic medical records.  Our AAHA-accredited practice is fully equipped to perform diagnostic procedures in-house unless advanced care is needed.

A full time schedule consists of four days a week and every other Saturday.  We know the importance of work-life balance and strive to provide every opportunity for our hospital team to live their best lives!

VCA Knightswood is located in the suburbs of Philadelphia – about 18 miles (30 minutes) from downtown and all it has to offer.  Enjoy a tour through history at Independence Hall, the Franklin Institute and the Liberty Bell.  Other Philly attractions include the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Please Touch Children’s Museum, the Philadelphia Zoo and Reading Terminal Market for food and shopping.  If you are looking for a slower pace, visit Bucks County about 45 minutes away and enjoy nature trails, bike trails, parks along with some great places to eat and shop.  Other highlights from Bucks County include the Bucks County Playhouse, Nutter Museum, Sesame Place (for the kiddos), Bowman’s Hill Wildflower Preserve and Fonthill Castle.  Great location for city activities and relaxation in the country.

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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

• 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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