Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Los Angeles, CA with salary up to $200,000. Join a high-caliber, team-driven hospital where advanced medicine, collaboration, and mentorship support lasting career growth.
The Hospital
This AAHA-accredited, 24/7 emergency and multi-specialty center brings together primary care, referral medicine, and teaching in a large, modern facility. Multidisciplinary teams of board-certified specialists, residents, interns, emergency clinicians, and experienced technicians deliver comprehensive care while fostering continuous learning and professional development.
- Multi-specialty services including emergency/critical care, surgery, internal medicine, oncology, radiology, and cardiology
- Advanced imaging modalities and diagnostic radiology for timely, informed decision-making
- In-house clinical pathology and STAT laboratory services
- Multiple surgical suites and a dedicated ICU/critical care area
- Specialty treatment spaces that streamline complex case management
- Structured mentorship, rounds, journal clubs, and continuing education
- Rapid access to on-site specialty consults and diagnostics
Location
Based in Los Angeles, this role places you in one of the world’s most dynamic cities, known for year-round sunshine, cultural depth, and unmatched connectivity.
- Global city with extensive national and international links
- Center of film, TV, music, and creative industries
- Nearby top universities supplying a strong talent and research pipeline
- Thriving tech and startup scene in the Silicon Beach corridor
- Convenient air travel through LAX with ongoing modernization
- Outdoor lifestyle with beaches, parks, and mountain access
- World-class museums and venues, including renowned art and music institutions
- Diverse neighborhoods and a celebrated, multicultural food scene
- Major sports teams, live events, and a vibrant calendar of entertainment
Benefits
- Competitive compensation with potential production incentives
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance with paid CE days
- State and DEA license reimbursement
- Professional liability coverage
- Employee assistance program and wellness resources
- Pet care discounts
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Mentorship, rounds, and regular in-house education programming
The Role
- Deliver high-quality primary and referral-coordinated care to canine and feline patients
- Perform wellness and sick exams, develop diagnostic and treatment plans, and manage follow-up care
- Collaborate closely with specialists and ER/ICU teams on complex and emergency cases
- Perform general soft tissue surgery and dentistry aligned with experience and clinical interests
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with clients, including estimates and discharge instructions
- Maintain thorough, timely medical records and uphold AAHA-level standards
- Participate in rounds and case discussions; opportunities to mentor interns and externs
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- License to practice in California (or eligibility to obtain prior to start)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration (or eligibility) as applicable
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and a collaborative approach suited to a fast-paced, 24/7 environment
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