Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - 24/7 Emergency & General Practice - Bakersfield, CA Associate Veterinarian (DVM) - 24/7 Emergency & General Practice - Bakersfield, CA

A well-established, AAHA-accredited 24-hour small animal hospital in Bakersfield, California is seeking an Associate Veterinarian (DVM) to join its experienced and collaborative medical team. This opportunity is open to experienced veterinarians, new graduates, and current veterinary students , with structured mentorship available.

The hospital has served the local community for nearly 100 years and offers advanced diagnostics, specialty collaboration, and a large, skilled support staff—allowing doctors to focus on practicing high-quality medicine.

Practice Overview

• 24/7 small animal hospital

• AAHA accredited

• Serving the community since 1929

• Dogs and cats only

• Boarding services available

Team & Support

• 11 Doctors of Veterinary Medicine

• 12 Registered Veterinary Technicians

• 40 Veterinary Assistants

• 14 Client Service Representatives

• 11 Kennel Assistants

• Dedicated pharmacy support

• On-site leadership and management team

Facilities & Medical Technology

• 7 exam rooms

• Dedicated surgical suite

• Dedicated dental suite with dental radiography

• Digital radiographs (hands-free radiology encouraged)

• Ultrasound

• Ligasure

• Two oxygen chambers

• Overnight sleeping room for doctors

Specialty Collaboration

• Monthly on-site visits from board-certified Cardiologist, Criticalists, and Dermatologists

Schedule & Case Load

• Overnight, swing, and weekend shifts available

• Hospital hours: 24 hours

• Emergency and general practice cases

• Dogs and cats only

Candidate Profile

The ideal candidate is:

• Passionate about companion animal medicine

• Collaborative and team-oriented

• Interested in mentorship, teaching, and professional growth

• Committed to ethical, high-quality veterinary care

• An empathetic communicator with strong client relationship skills

New graduates and veterinary students are encouraged to apply and will receive dedicated mentorship and clinical support .

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation

• $180,000 per year +

• Salary negotiable based on experience, skills, and credentials

• Eligibility for additional variable or performance-based pay programs

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Mental health and wellness resources

• Financial wellness tools

• Infertility benefits and gender-affirming care

• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

• Paid parental leave, vacation, and sick time

Professional Development

• Continuing Education (CE) allowance

• Paid CE days

• Extensive internal and external CE opportunities

• Participation in clinical studies and research programs

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited institution or equivalent

• Licensed (or eligible for licensure) in California

• Commitment to practicing the highest standard of veterinary medicine