Step into a high-quality small-animal practice in Thousand Oaks, CA as an Associate Veterinarian and earn up to $200,000. This is an opportunity to grow clinically in a collaborative, well-equipped environment with strong client demand.
The Hospital
- Modern general practice focused on dogs and cats, delivering comprehensive wellness, medical, surgical, and dental care
- On-site surgical suite supporting soft-tissue, dental, and elective procedures with modern anesthesia protocols and continuous monitoring
- In-house diagnostics and pharmacy for rapid case workups and treatment
- Diagnostic imaging on site, including digital radiography, dental X-rays, ultrasound, and EKG
- Hospitalization capacity plus an isolation ward to support inpatient and infectious-disease management
- Skilled team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff trained to current standards and protocols
- Balanced caseload, steady referral base, and a reputation for attentive, compassionate care in the community
- Predictable, primarily weekday daytime schedule
Location
Thousand Oaks offers outstanding Southern California living in the heart of the Conejo Valley, combining safety, access to nature, top schools, and excellent amenities with convenient connections to Los Angeles and the coast.
- Safe, family-friendly community with low violent-crime rates
- Strong local economy with major employers, including biotech, healthcare, education, and manufacturing
- Excellent public schools served by the Conejo Valley Unified School District
- 15,000+ acres of protected open space and 150+ miles of trails for hiking, biking, and equestrian use
- Notable performing arts center, galleries, and frequent live entertainment
- Easy access to US-101 and SR-23; short drive to Pacific beaches
- Robust healthcare options, including nearby regional medical centers
- High quality of life and stable, affluent community profile
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan with company contribution
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE days
- State and DEA license reimbursement, plus professional dues
- Professional liability coverage
- Uniform allowance
- Employee assistance program and wellness resources
- Pet care discounts
- Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
The Role
- Provide high-quality primary care, including wellness, preventive medicine, internal medicine, and urgent outpatient care for dogs and cats
- Perform soft-tissue surgery and dentistry; manage anesthesia with continuous monitoring
- Develop diagnostic and treatment plans; interpret laboratory results and imaging with on-site tools
- Communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners, offering education and follow-up guidance
- Collaborate with technicians and support staff to deliver efficient, team-based care
- Maintain thorough medical records and support hospital protocols and quality-improvement initiatives
- Schedule designed around Monday to Friday daytime hours
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree (or equivalent) from an accredited institution
- License to practice veterinary medicine in California (or eligibility to obtain)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA license (or eligibility to obtain)
- Strong clinical judgment, communication skills, and commitment to high standards of patient care
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