Part Time Associate Veterinarian - Mohawk Alley Animal Hospital

Part Time Associate Veterinarian - Mohawk Alley Animal Hospital

Mohawk Alley Animal Hospital in Los Angeles, California offers a dedicated team of 6 DVMs providing high-quality care for small animal patients. With advanced technology including mobile ultrasound, digital X‑ray, IDEXX in‑house diagnostics, and veterinary imaging, the practice emphasizes a teaching environment, mentorship, and a 3:1 staff-to-doctor ratio for comprehensive general practice services (dogs and cats).

Position Overview

Part‑time veterinarian with predictable hours and consistent home hospital assignment. The role supports a balanced, flexible schedule while maintaining clinical engagement and continuity of care.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to ensure high standards
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• Client communication skills; ability to elicit information, establish rapport, and offer explanations to pet owners
• Confidence and reassurance when dealing with distressed, ill, or painful pets
• Ability to perform some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling required by job tasks
• Physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform moderately physically demanding work

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Clinical knowledge and skills in examining and assessing animals; perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other examinations; diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Problem‑solving ability to develop solutions for management of a veterinary hospital
• Effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients and internal staff
• Professionalism; provide constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Business acumen; understand management and finances of the veterinary hospital
• Ethics; knowledge of ethical principles that guide patient decisions
• Commitment to continuing education and facilitating learning of others

Benefits

• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $50,000
• Team member pet discounts
• License and dues reimbursement
• CE stipends and career development resources
• A supportive home hospital environment backed by national resources and Culture of Care

Pay Range

$170,000 — $180,000 USD

Equal Employment Opportunity

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V