Associate Veterinarian - General Practice

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

East Los Angeles County, California
$120,000–$180,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice where you can practice quality medicine, have flexibility in your schedule, and continue developing your clinical interests?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established small animal practice in East Los Angeles County. This opportunity offers a broad general practice caseload, medical autonomy, mentorship, and an experienced team focused on collaborative patient care.

Veterinarians at different stages of their careers are encouraged to explore the opportunity.

What You’ll Do

Your caseload may include:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• General medical care
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Same-day sick visits
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have room to continue developing your medical, surgical, and dental skills while practicing within a supportive team environment.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Proficiency or developing proficiency in general medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Interest in continued professional development

DEA licensure and USDA accreditation are preferred but are not required at the time of application.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation: $120,000–$180,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure.

The overall opportunity may also include:

• Flexible scheduling
• Medical autonomy
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Professional liability coverage
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional dues
• Mentorship and professional development
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet care discounts
• Potential future ownership opportunities

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This opportunity combines broad GP medicine with flexibility, autonomy, and room for continued growth.

For a newer veterinarian, there is access to mentorship and professional development. For an experienced DVM, there is room to bring established skills while maintaining control over how you practice medicine.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7336

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About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.

Know a colleague who’s looking? Introduce them to DVM Focus. If your referral results in a successful placement, we’ll pay you a referral fee following completion of the applicable placement guarantee period.

Don’t see what you want here? We can search anywhere in the United States — tell us what you’re looking for.

About DVM Focus

DVM Focus provides confidential, consultative career search and placement support for veterinary professionals. Our services are free to DVM candidates. We work directly with veterinary practices and organizations nationwide to identify opportunities based on your individual priorities, goals, and career direction.

To protect the confidentiality of our client relationships, identifying practice information may be shared with qualified candidates after an initial conversation with DVM Focus.

Your career. Your priorities. Your search.

If this sounds like it could be a fit — or even close to what you’re looking for — connect with DVM Focus. We represent veterinary opportunities nationwide, and your search doesn’t have to be limited to the positions you happen to see posted. Tell us what matters to you, and we’ll help you explore the opportunities that align with it.