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VCA River City Animal Hospital located in beautiful Post Falls, Idaho is looking for an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

At VCA River City Animal Hospital we help pets live long, healthy, and happy lives. We deliver the best medical care possible by utilizing in-house Idexx laboratory machines, digital radiology, dental radiology, an ultrasound machine, a tonopen, electrocautery, and more. We are a full service veterinary hospital with skilled and talented technicians, receptionists, and assistants. We do not take call, as there are three emergency clinics within forty minutes of the clinic. We have a great client base and we can all say that some of our clients have become like family over the years. There is frequently laughter heard throughout the hospital as we enjoy our patients, clients, and each other. 

Hospital Hours: Monday thru Friday 7:30am to 6:00pm (Lunch Hour: Noon to 1:00pm) / Closed-Saturday and Sunday

Schedule: Full-time, open 5 days/week, no on-call hours, schedule includes 4 days/week (Mon-Fri) with potential rotating Saturdays if Saturdays become part of our days/hours in the future.

We are located in the quickly growing community of Post Falls, Idaho, and just a twenty minute commute to Spokane, Washington, or to Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Our area offers a myriad of outdoor activities so bring your kayaks, hiking boots, or ATV’s. Our schools have great reputations and there are countless extracurricular activities for kids of all ages. 

Check out our hospital and community here:

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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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