VCA Augustine Loretto Animal Hospital, located in the vibrant Mandarin area of Jacksonville, Florida, is seeking a new graduate, experienced Associate Veterinarian, or Relief Veterinarian to join our talented and compassionate team.

At VCA Augustine Loretto, we are proud of our culture of high-quality medicine delivered with a loving touch. Many of our long-term staff members live out these values every day, creating a supportive, collaborative, and fun work environment. Our skilled technical team allows you to focus on what you do best—providing excellent medical care—while our loyal client base trusts our recommendations, knowing we deliver exceptional service and compassionate care.

Jacksonville offers the perfect blend of urban amenities and outdoor adventure. Spend sunny days at the nearby beaches, explore historic St. Augustine, enjoy Jaguars games or concerts in the heart of downtown, or get out on the St. Johns River for boating, fishing, and water sports—all just a short drive from our hospital.

As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people will be matched by our commitment to your professional growth, well-being, and work-life balance.

Full-time associates enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being
• Innovative associate health and well-being programs (Headspace app, Vault financial wellness tool, and mental health resources)
• 401(k) 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 CE days
• WOOF University – abundant CE opportunities for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor
• 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- and long-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 visit our career page at vcacareers.com.

If you are a current associate, please apply through our internal career site via Workday.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.