VCA Amherst Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our tenured DVM team in Butte, Montana.

Come to work in Montana! Patient care is our priority and pets are our passion. VCA Amherst Animal Hospital is a full service, AAHA accredited practice treating birds, cats, dogs, exotics, pockets pets, rabbits and reptiles. These standards cover nearly every aspect of our hospital, including surgery, pharmacy, laboratory, exam facilities, patient care, cleanliness, client services, emergency services, diagnostic imaging, and anesthesiology.

Why are we different from other veterinary hospitals?

• We have 5 veterinarians on staff with over 90 years of experience

• We have a large support staff for our veterinarians with 12 technicians and assistants

• We have a large, loyal client base. Many families have been coming to us for 3 generations

• We have been serving the pets of southwest Montana for over 30 years

• We are dedicated to giving back to our community that supports us

• We place an emphasis on staff education by providing an educational based environment

Besides routine surgeries and dental prophylaxis, we do many soft tissue surgeries and orthopedic procedures. For orthopedic cases, we utilize external fixators, bone plates, IM pins, and TPLO plating. We do endoscopy, as well as ultrasonography. After hours emergency care is provided to our clients - the doctors share the on-call duty, averaging one night of call per week and one weekend of call per month. We place an emphasis on staff education by providing an educational based environment. We are dedicated to giving back to our community that supports us!

We are located in beautiful southwest Montana between Glacier National Park and Yellowstone Park. Butte is in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and is an outdoor enthusiast's paradise. The Continental Divide is within minutes of our clinic with access to the nationally acclaimed Continental Divide Trail. We have world class mountain biking, skiing, rock climbing, hiking and camping just a short drive away. We have many blue ribbon lakes, rivers and streams nearby offering some of the best fishing in the northwest. Our vibrant community has a rich and colorful history.

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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