Associate Veterinarian

Ready to build your veterinary career in sunny Southern California, just a short drive from the beach, LAX, and downtown Los Angeles?

Would you thrive in a modern, fully paperless hospital where collaboration, client education, and high-quality medicine sit at the heart of the team culture?

Global Veterinary Careers are providing recruitment support to a full-service small animal hospital in Gardena, California, as they look to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to their dedicated and supportive team.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced veterinarian who is looking for strong earning potential, modern facilities, work-life balance, and a genuinely positive clinical environment.

The Opportunity

The hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join its experienced team. You will be part of a collaborative, client-focused environment where veterinarians are supported to practise high-quality medicine while building meaningful relationships with pets, clients, and colleagues.

The hospital provides full-service small animal care and is well equipped to support a broad range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, and preventative cases. This role would suit a veterinarian who enjoys teamwork, communication, client education, and delivering excellent care to every patient.

Why Join This Team?

This hospital offers a friendly, team-oriented culture where people support one another and work together to provide excellent veterinary care.

Key highlights include:

• Modern, fully paperless hospital
• Full-service small animal care
• Digital radiography
• Dental x-ray
• Ultrasound
• In-house laboratory
• Strong focus on client education
• Collaborative team culture
• Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance available
• Excellent Southern California location

Caseload

The hospital provides comprehensive small animal care, including:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Vaccinations and routine care
• Dentistry
• Dental imaging
• Internal medicine
• Diagnostic workups
• Soft tissue surgery
• Ultrasound
• Client education and treatment planning
• Ongoing care for long-term patients

Who This Role Suits

This opportunity would suit a veterinarian who is:

• Compassionate, dedicated, and team-focused
• Passionate about small animal medicine
• Confident communicating with clients
• Interested in building meaningful client relationships
• Committed to gold-standard medical and surgical care
• Comfortable working in a collaborative clinical environment
• Motivated by continuous learning and professional development
• Proud to contribute to a supportive hospital culture and local community

Compensation

This role offers a competitive compensation package, including:

• Base salary of between $140,000–$200,000 DOE
• Production bonus
• Sign-on bonus or relocation assistance available
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional development support
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Pet care discounts
• Support for work-life balance

Requirements

• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE
• ECFVG or PAVE if attended a non-AVMA-accredited university
• Eligibility to practise in California
• DEA, State, and USDA licenses, or ability to obtain when hired
• Strong commitment to high-quality medicine, teamwork, and client care

Why Gardena, California?

Gardena offers a fantastic Southern California lifestyle with easy access to beaches, Los Angeles International Airport, downtown Los Angeles, restaurants, shopping, entertainment, and year-round sunshine. It is an ideal location for a veterinarian looking to enjoy both career satisfaction and the lifestyle benefits of living in the South Bay area.

About Global Veterinary Careers

Global Veterinary Careers operates as an employment business and emplacement agency. We partner with both independent and corporate hospitals across the USA, introducing you to roles that align with your goals and values.