Associate Veterinarian – Los Angeles, CA | $170k + $25k Sign-On | 4-Day Week | Exotics Welcome

Why this role stands out

Looking for a well-supported hospital offering a diverse caseload, excellent work-life balance, and the opportunity to develop your career?

Join a long-established multi-doctor practice offering:

• Salary up to $170,000
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• 4-day work week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
• No on-call responsibilities
• Leadership development opportunities

The Practice

• Established multi-doctor small animal hospital serving the community for over 40 years
• Diverse caseload including dogs, cats, birds, exotics, and pocket pets
• Excellent support from experienced RVTs and dedicated nursing team
• Advanced facilities including digital radiography, dental radiography, high-resolution ultrasound, and in-house laboratory
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry performed in-house
• Strong community reputation with long-standing client relationships
• Supportive, collaborative culture with genuine career progression opportunities

The Role

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied caseload including:

• Wellness consultations and preventative healthcare
• Diagnostics and internal medicine
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Exotic and avian medicine (if interested)
• Client education and case management
• Opportunity to develop leadership responsibilities over time

Suitable for

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• New graduates seeking structured mentorship
• Veterinarians with an interest in exotics
• Surgeons looking to expand their caseload
• Team-oriented clinicians looking for long-term career progression

Salary & Benefits

• $150,000–$170,000 base salary (DOE)
• $25,000 sign-on bonus
• 4-day working week
• No on-call or overnight work
• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401(k)
• CE allowance and paid professional dues
• Paid holidays and generous PTO
• Paid parental leave
• Relocation assistance
• Employee discounts and referral bonuses
• Leadership development opportunities

Location

Los Angeles, California offers an incredible lifestyle with year-round sunshine, world-class restaurants, beaches, hiking trails, entertainment, and professional sports. Located in the desirable western San Fernando Valley, you'll enjoy easy access to both the coast and the city.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
• Interest in surgery and/or exotic medicine welcomed
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE certification
• ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
• DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.