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VCA Lynnfield by the Lake Animal Hospital located in Wakefield, MA is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Our hospital, Lynnfield by the Lake Animal Hospital (previously known as Lynnfield Animal Hospital) has recently moved into new a home across from Lake Quannapowitt. This location is conveniently located for our clients and provides us a bigger practice to provide the very best care to our clients. It also is a great place to walk and eat lunch when it is nice out!

We are looking for a Full-Time Associate to join our 4 doctor team. Our practice is open 6 days a week and we offer 4-day work weeks and rotating Saturdays. There are no on-call shifts required.

Wakefield is located just west of Boston which has a vibrant community, that celebrates its diversity with an array of history, culture, food, and music.  Want to experience the charm?  Check out https://www.bostonusa.com/allinclusivebos/ 

If beaches are more to your taste, there are over 200 miles of coastline, with some of the most spectacular beaches in the country. If the mountains are calling you then you can get outside and take pleasure in downhill or cross country skiing, snowmobiling, ice fishing, hiking, and more. This is just a small taste of what Massachusetts has to offer.

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