Veterinarian

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian - South Temecula Veterinary Hospital | Temecula, CA

Where your voice matters, your growth is supported, and your life outside of work is respected.

Looking for a hospital that feels less like a job and more like a home base? South Temecula Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted name in Temecula since 2007 - growing from a one-doctor practice into a high-performing, multi-doctor team known for compassionate care and a genuinely great culture. If you're ready to be part of that story, we'd love to meet you.

A Hospital Built to Help You Do Great Medicine:

• 4 exam rooms | Newest Avimark software | Paper-light workflow
• IDEXX in-house lab suite
• Digital radiography + dental radiography
• Dedicated surgical suite with advanced monitoring equipment
• Two fully equipped dental stations
• In-house culture & microscopy
• Access to local mobile specialists for ortho, soft tissue, and ultrasound

What We Offer:

• Base salary of $110,000-$160,000+ based on experience level
• Production-based bonuses
• Sign-on, relocation & retention bonuses
• Full benefits: Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k) + match
• PTO, paid CE days, and a generous CE allowance

Why Temecula?
SoCal's best-kept secret - 276 days of sunshine a year, rolling wine country, hiking trails, and endless outdoor adventures. You're an hour from San Diego, LA, and the beach, or head east for mountains, lakes, and skiing at Big Bear. Add top-rated schools, a charming Old Town, and year-round community events, and it's easy to see why people who move here never leave.

Interested in learning more? Visit our website and apply today!

National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.

Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.


Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next


One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.


At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:

- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com

- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication

- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com

- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position

If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at View email address on click.appcast.io. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.

NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.