Associate Veterinarian, DVM – California

A thriving small animal hospital in California is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join its collaborative and progressive veterinary team. This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian looking to practice high-quality medicine in a supportive environment with advanced technology, strong mentorship, and genuine work-life balance.

You’ll be empowered to practice exceptional medicine with the support of a talented team, modern facilities, and resources designed to help you thrive professionally.

Why Join This Team?

This hospital is committed to creating a positive, collaborative culture where veterinarians can focus on delivering outstanding patient care while maintaining balance and flexibility.

Highlights include:

• Supportive and team-oriented work environment
• Flexible scheduling options to support work-life balance
• Hands-free radiology for enhanced safety for both patients and staff
• Medical scribes to improve efficiency and reduce administrative burden
• No after-hours or on-call responsibilities
• Full-time and part-time opportunities available

Schedule

• Monday to Friday: 7:30 AM – 6:00 PM
• Closed weekends
• No emergency or after-hours shifts

Caseload

The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats, with opportunities to expand into exotic medicine for veterinarians with an interest in seeing exotic species.

Cases include:

• Preventative and wellness care
• Internal medicine
• Complex case management
• Surgical and dental procedures
• Exotic medicine opportunities if desired

What We’re Looking For

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited university
• Eligibility for veterinary licensure in California
• Passion for delivering high-quality veterinary medicine
• Strong communication and collaboration skills
• Interest in professional development and lifelong learning
• Commitment to exceptional client and patient care

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $80,000–$180,000 depending on experience and schedule
• Potential sign-on bonus up to $15,000
• Additional variable compensation opportunities

Comprehensive benefits include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid vacation, sick leave, and parental leave
• Mental health and wellbeing support resources
• Financial wellness tools
• Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
• Extensive professional development resources
• Employee pet care discounts

Professional Growth

This role offers access to exceptional continuing education and career advancement opportunities, including:

• Robust CE support
• Access to advanced veterinary learning programs
• Opportunities to participate in clinical studies and medical innovation initiatives
• Ongoing mentorship and collaboration with experienced veterinary professionals

Why California?

California offers an exceptional quality of life with beautiful weather, outdoor recreation, diverse communities, and endless professional opportunities. Whether you enjoy coastal living, city life, or outdoor adventure, California provides an outstanding place to build both your veterinary career and personal lifestyle.

If you’re looking for a supportive, forward-thinking veterinary hospital where you can grow your career while practicing excellent medicine, this could be the perfect next step for you.

Next Steps

If you’re looking for a role where you’ll be supported, developed, and genuinely valued, this could be a great fit.

Reach out for a confidential chat:

Poppy Greenshields
📞 +1 929-277-3945
✉️ poppy.greenshields@gvcvets.com