VCA Closter Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Closter, New Jersey

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians. We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

Closter Animal Hospital is a local neighborhood practice which has been in the Northern Bergen County community for over 80 years and is well known in the area. The practice is a full-service hospital offering radiology, dental, and surgical services, as well as 24/7 emergency assistance. Mobile Ultrasound and mobile orthopedic surgery are also available by appointment, including 24-hour overnight staff for surgeries. The current team members are all long-time employees who have been with the practice for 10+ years.

The hospital is open 7 days a week, with the current opening offering part-time hours, Mon/Wed/Fri 9am to 5pm and Saturdays 8am to 12pm.

Closter Animal Hospital is located in scenic Bergen County, which is just to the Northwest of New York City. The town offers an outdoor mall that includes stores, restaurants, and a movie theater. Considered one of the best places to live in NJ, Closter offers residents are rural feel with easy access to NYC, as well as a highly rated school system.

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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

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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 Closter Animal Hospital

We Care.
At VCA, your pet’s health is our top priority, and excellent service to you is our goal. We’re a team of highly trained individuals dedicated to the health and well-being of your pets. Our technicians and support team members are all animal lovers who treat pets with the compassion and respect that they deserve.

Local Doctors, World-Class Care.
VCA is committed to continuously improving the standard of care for our hospitals and veterinary medicine as a whole through compassionate, high-quality primary care. VCA has over 1,000 neighborhood hospitals and over 6,000 Veterinarians. To stay on top of the latest advances, every VCA Veterinarian completes 30 hours of continuing education a year – more than twice the industry standard.

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