Associate Veterinarian

A long-standing Monterey hospital where you can practice varied medicine in a genuinely close-knit team without losing work-life balance. A companion animal and exotics hospital in Monterey, California is hiring an Associate Veterinarian to join its three-doctor team. This is a well-established full-service practice with more than 40 years in the community, offering a mix of wellness care, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and exotic animal medicine. The hospital has built a strong local reputation by combining approachable client care with solid clinical standards and a collaborative working environment. The caseload is varied and keeps doctors engaged, with a steady mix of preventative care, urgent cases, surgeries, dentals, and exotic appointments. The team is small enough that everyone knows each other well, but busy enough to provide consistent case variety and clinical development. Doctors here are given autonomy in how they practice medicine while still having support readily available from colleagues and experienced support staff. The leadership team values reliability, communication, and creating a workplace where people genuinely enjoy working together. Team outings and social events are part of the culture, but the day-to-day environment remains grounded, professional, and team-focused. Located on California’s central coast, this is a hospital that suits veterinarians looking for a long-term position in a scenic coastal community with access to a loyal client base, consistent case flow, and a supportive multi-doctor environment. Key highlights • Established companion animal and exotics hospital serving the community since 1979 • Three-doctor team with collaborative case management • Mix of wellness, urgent care, surgery, dentistry, and exotic medicine • Long-standing reputation within the Monterey community • Strong focus on relationship-based client care • Supportive and team-oriented culture with good staff retention • Clinical autonomy with access to peer collaboration when needed • Busy and varied caseload with consistent appointment flow • Coastal California location with strong quality of life appeal • $25,000 sign-on bonus available About you • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree • Minimum of 1 year clinical experience preferred • Eligible for or currently holding a California veterinary license • Comfortable managing routine medical and surgical cases • Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues • Interest in providing high-quality, relationship-focused care • Team-oriented and dependable approach to practice • Interest or experience in exotic medicine welcomed but not essential Benefits • Base salary from $120,000 to $200,000 plus production opportunities • $25,000 sign-on bonus • Medical, dental, and vision insurance • Continuing education allowance and paid time off • 401(k) with company match • Paid licensing fees and professional liability coverage • Relocation assistance available • Balanced scheduling focused on sustainability • Access to modern equipment and facilities