Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian - Adobe Animal Hospital of Soquel

Santa Cruz , CA

Small Animal General Practice | AAHA-Accredited Hospital

About Us

Adobe Animal Hospital of Soquel has served the Santa Cruz community since the 1970s. We have a loyal client base, a low-turnover team, and many team members who have been here for 5+ years. Our team likes working together. Doctors regularly review cases, staff share meals several times a month, and dogs are welcome at work. There's a strong sense of friendship among the team, both in and outside the hospital.

We're deeply involved in the community. We serve as the official veterinarian for the Santa Cruz County Sheriff's Department and the Santa Cruz and Scotts Valley Police Department's canine units. The hospital also works with local animal shelters, Peace of Mind Dog Rescue, and The Birtch Bark Foundation.

We practice low-stress medicine with positive reinforcement and a strong focus on patient comfort.

The Team, Flow & Facility

The hospital has an experienced support team and an efficient doctor workflow.

• 2 RVTs + 2 team members currently in school. Most support staff have been with the hospital 5+ years
• Tech appointments: blood draws, treatments, anesthesia monitoring, dentistry, and patient care
• Doctors have their own offices
• 4 exam rooms, Large surgical suite
• Expansion plans in development
• Nursing staff obtains the history and TPR, the doctor examines the patient, and the support team handles labs, radiographs, and follow-up so the doctor can move efficiently to the next case.

Medicine & Case Mix

• Wellness and preventive care
• Dentistry (typically 1-2 procedures per day)
• Spays and neuters, Mass removals, Basic Amputations
• Bladder stone procedures
• Foreign bodies and other soft-tissue surgery
• Some FHO procedures
• Acupuncture
• International health certificates
• We have strong referral relationships for orthopedic and advanced cases.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a veterinarian who is collaborative, comfortable in a team-based hospital, and committed to low-stress patient care.

We're open to doctors who want to bring an existing clinical interest or bring something new within the practice.

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or equivalent) from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active veterinary license (or ability to obtain licensure in California and other applicable states within the region).

Location

Santa Cruz offers easy access to the beach, outdoor recreation, restaurants, coffee shops, and local shopping. Capitola and other coastal destinations are also nearby.

And yes-the beach is close enough to head to during a break.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance.
• Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
• Bonuses
• PTO and holidays
• CE allowance + CE PTO days
• Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• International medical and emergency coverage
• Student loan options
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

Next Steps

If you're looking for a long-standing Santa Cruz practice with an experienced team, strong support, and room to develop your interests, we'd love to meet you.

California Pay Range

$135,000 - $180,000 USD

This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process. Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

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