Associate Veterinarian
Northwood Animal Hospital
Location: Irvine, CA 92620
Job Type: Full-time
About Us:At Northwood Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our community's pets. Our modern facility features a clean, collaborative working environment supported by a skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team that is passionate about veterinary medicine.
We are currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to work 4 days per week. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-driven, adaptable to change, and willing to be a team player, bringing a positive vibe to our fantastic team!
Schedule Requirements:- Full-time, 4 day workweek with Saturday shifts on a rotating schedule.
- Typical shifts are from 9:00am to 6:30pm.
What We Offer:Competitive Salary: Competitive base pay with production bonuses.
- Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical coverage, including full-coverage dental benefits, 401k and employee discounts.
- Paid Time Off:
- Year 1: 80 hours
- Year 2: 100 hours
- Year 3 and beyond: 120 hours
- Professional Growth: $1500 CE allowance, reimbursed license fees and professional dues.
- Support Staff: Experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.
Key Responsibilities:- Diagnose and treat domestic pets and manage a diverse caseload.
- Handle walk-ins and urgent care cases with confidence.
- Perform soft tissue surgeries such as canine & feline ovariohysterectomy/castration, mass removal and routine dental procedures.
- Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and nutritional needs.
- Effectively delegate tasks to matching skilled veterinary technicians and assistants.
- Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records.
Required Qualifications:- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university.
- Active, unrestricted veterinary license in the state of California.
- Active DEA license is required.
- Active PLIT professional liability coverage is required.
- Willingness to be trained on and work with rabbits & guinea pigs is required.
Preferred Qualifications:- At least 3 years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry is preferred.
- Exotics experience is preferred (rabbits, guinea pigs). Must be genuinely willing to learn if not already comfortable treating exotic patients.
- A friendly, positive attitude with strong communication and client-relationship skills.