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Associate Veterinarian

$120k - $180k
Full-time

High Desert Animal Care Hospital



High Desert Animal Care Hospital,  located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases.

Whether it’s diving into a busy day of appointments, tackling new challenges, or learning and growing as a team, we’re always in it together. If you’re ready to join a dedicated, fun-loving team that looks forward to coming to work every day, this is the place for you!

Why join us?

  • Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment and fun dynamic 
  • Strong support staff:  Our DVMs love having a support staff that is highly trained with tenured team members
  • Benefits:  We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!
  • Services Include:  Routine Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Cold Laser Therapy, Digital X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Complete Surgical Suite, etc. Learn more about our hospital here . 

Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley  veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing.

Job Description

  • Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian
  • Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry

We offer our veterinarians:

  • Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy
  • Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
  • Future Ownership Opportunities
  • Competitive Compensation 
  • DVM Mentor Network
  • Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
  • A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!

Salary Range can vary from $120,000 to $180,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience,

qualifications

, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
  • Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one
  • Current DEA License preferred but not required
  • USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Additional Information



WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.

Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.

For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit 

Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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