Associate Veterinarian

If you’re the kind of veterinarian who still likes knowing your patients, following cases through, and having the space to think instead of rushing from room to room, this hospital is worth a closer look.

This is a large, modern small-animal hospital that’s been part of its community for over a decade. The building itself is hard to miss once you’re inside. 17,000 square feet, nine exam rooms, a dedicated dental suite, digital radiography including dental, ultrasound, and the tools you actually use every day without having to fight for access. Dogs and cats only.

Preventive care and sick visits make up the core, but there’s real continuity with chronic cases, dentistry, internal medicine, surgery, and urgent care woven into the schedule. You’re not just patching things up and handing them off. Clients come back because they trust the doctors, and the doctors stay because they can practice medicine the way they were trained to.

The team works closely with local organizations including animal welfare groups and first responder partners, which shows up in both the caseload and the culture. There’s a strong Spanish-speaking support presence, and the hospital genuinely serves a wide range of families and pets. That variety keeps the days interesting without feeling overwhelming.

Schedules are built to be workable. The hospital is open seven days a week, but no one is expected to live there. Full-time and part-time options exist, and leadership is realistic about what sustainable practice actually looks like.

• Well-established small-animal hospital with over 10 years in the community
• Large, purpose-built facility with nine exam rooms and a dedicated dental suite
• Digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound, and modern diagnostics
• Dogs and cats only with a mix of preventive, sick, dental, surgical, and urgent care
• Strong case continuity and long-term client relationships
• Community partnerships that actually influence the work, not just a logo on a wall
• Full-time and part-time scheduling options with realistic hours

• DVM licensed or eligible to practice in California
• You like following cases through instead of handing everything off
• Comfortable making decisions and explaining them to clients
• You want to be part of a hospital where people know each other’s names
• You care about doing medicine well, not just getting through the day
• Base salary range of $120,000 to $180,000 depending on experience
• Production and variable pay opportunities available
• Health, dental, and vision insurance with mental health and wellness support
• 401k with company match
• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time
• CE allowance with paid CE days and access to a wide range of learning resources
• License fees, professional coverage, and structured support for career growth