The Job Opportunity:
An established AAHA-accredited veterinary hospital is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative, multi-DVM team. The position will primarily focus on small animal medicine, with opportunities to see pocket pets and other exotic species based on the doctor’s interests and experience.
The hospital is seeking a veterinarian with strong clinical and surgical skills who enjoys practicing thoughtful, evidence-based medicine within a supportive environment. Special clinical interests are welcomed, and the practice is committed to helping doctors continue developing their skills throughout their careers.
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday opportunity with flexible scheduling options that may include four longer shifts or five traditional shifts. The position also participates in a rotating on-call schedule.
Practice Information:
This well-established, AAHA-accredited hospital has served its community for more than three decades and provides care for a diverse patient population. While small animal medicine represents the primary focus, the practice also treats exotic pets and livestock and provides large animal ambulatory services.
The hospital is supported by a multi-DVM team, experienced management, and a talented support staff that includes multiple credentialed veterinary technicians. Clinical services include:
- Small animal general practice
- Preventive and wellness medicine
- Dentistry
- Internal medicine
- Routine and soft tissue surgical procedures
- Emergency care
- Exotic and pocket pet medicine
- Livestock medicine
- Large animal ambulatory services
The practice provides doctors with the clinical resources and support needed to manage a varied caseload while encouraging collaboration, continued learning, and development of individual professional interests.
Role Responsibilities:
- Provide compassionate, evidence-based medical care primarily for small animal patients
- Perform comprehensive physical examinations and preventive care
- Diagnose and manage acute and chronic medical conditions
- Perform routine and soft tissue surgical procedures
- Provide dental care and procedures within the doctor’s training and experience
- Utilize appropriate diagnostics to develop individualized treatment plans
- Participate in emergency and rotating on-call services
- Provide care for pocket pets or exotic species based on interest and experience
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients regarding diagnoses, treatment recommendations, and preventive care
- Educate clients and support informed medical decision-making
- Maintain accurate and timely medical records
- Collaborate with veterinarians, credentialed technicians, and support staff
- Participate in continuing education and professional development
- Contribute to a positive, reliable, and team-oriented hospital culture
Job Applicant Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree, or equivalent
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in California
- Several years of clinical experience preferred
- Strong small animal medical and surgical skills
- Confidence managing a varied clinical caseload
- Interest or experience with pocket pets and exotic medicine is welcomed but not required
- Strong client communication and education skills
- Compassionate, dependable, and collaborative approach to veterinary medicine
- Ability to adapt effectively within a varied clinical environment
- Commitment to evidence-based medicine and high standards of patient care
- Interest in continued learning and professional development
- Willingness to participate in a rotating on-call schedule
Compensation & Benefits May Include:
- Full-time Monday-Friday scheduling
- Flexible scheduling options
- Production or performance-based earning opportunities
- Signing and relocation assistance
- Generous paid time off with rollover opportunities
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
- Health savings account options
- Paid parental and bonding leave
- Continuing education allowance and dedicated CE time
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional memberships and licensing
- Professional liability coverage
- Structured mentorship and clinical support
- Retirement plan options
- Personal pet care discounts
- Support for individual professional and personal interests
- Additional employee benefits and wellness resources
This opportunity provides an experienced veterinarian with the chance to practice high-quality, evidence-based medicine within an AAHA-accredited environment while enjoying a diverse caseload, strong technical support, and opportunities for continued clinical and professional growth.
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