Veterinarian
Listed on 2026-02-01
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Veterinary, Animal / Pet Care
Veterinarian at Village Veterinary Clinic summary:
Village Veterinary Clinic is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian with over 5 years of clinical and surgical skills to primarily care for small animals, including pocket pets, while also supporting large animal and exotic treatments. The role is full-time with rotating on-call duties, offering a comprehensive benefits package and a supportive, team-oriented environment in Lompoc, CA. The clinic is AAHA accredited, provides a broad range of veterinary services, and emphasizes professional development and compassionate client communication.
VillageVeterinary Clinic is searching for an Associate DVM to join our Lompoc, CA, team!
We're searching for an Associate with 5+ years of experience and solid surgery and clinical skills. While we have an emphasis on small animal services, we also treat large animals and exotics. Our next Associate will focus on small animals, pocket pets are a plus!
This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role comprised of 4-10s or 5-8s and rotating on-call services.
The team at VVC is well-equipped to provide a complete range of services to clients along the central California coast. We're looking for an Associate who:
- Loves small animal medicine (any special interests are welcome!)
- Is reliable, compassionate, and a team player
- Is confident, capable, and thrives in ever changing environments
- Understands the importance of client education and communicates effectively, compassionately, and respectfully
- Is licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of California
- 6-doctor team (all experience levels)
- Talented support team, including multiple RVTs
- Proactive Hospital Manager who's been with us since 2004
- AAHA accredited hospital serving Lompoc, CA for 30+ years
- Proudly treat all types of animals including livestock and exotics
- Primarily perform routine procedures, dentistry, internal medicine, and emergency services
- Closest clinic to the Vandenberg Air Force Base
- Offer large animal ambulatory services
- Less than 15 miles from the beach
- Open Monday-Friday 8:30am-6pm
- PMS:
Via
- Competitive base salary DOE
- Exciting bonus program / relocation assistance
- Generous annual PTO with rollover
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
- Paid parental leave/ bonding time
- Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
- Professional development assistance
- Paid professional membership dues/licensing
- Structured mentorship program
- 401(k) options
- AVMA PLIT coverage
- Personal pet discounts
- Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
- Plus more!
Join our team at Village Veterinary Clinic to better serve pets in Lompoc, CA, and the surrounding areas. APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.
Village Veterinary Clinic is conveniently located on Constellation Road, right off Cabrillo Hwy.
3883 Constellation Rd, Lompoc, CA 93436
www.village vet.us
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