Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Small animal hospital in the Yucaipa area hiring a part-time Associate Veterinarian for a general practice team.

This long-established privately owned practice has built a loyal client base over many years and continues to operate with a practical, low-pressure approach to veterinary medicine. The hospital values consistency, good support staff, and giving veterinarians the flexibility to practice comfortably and independently.

The clinic handles a broad range of small animal cases including wellness, preventative care, urgent appointments, internal medicine, and surgery. Equipment includes digital radiography, dental X-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, and in-house laboratory diagnostics. Veterinarians interested in surgery will have access to experienced surgical support and a consistent case flow.

The support team is highly experienced with multiple long-term staff members who know the hospital systems and clients well. Doctors are not micromanaged and are encouraged to structure their caseload in a way that works for them. The hospital is open to veterinarians interested in wellness-only appointments as well as those wanting a broader medical and surgical caseload.

This role is well suited to someone looking for flexibility, stability, and a supportive clinical environment without corporate oversight.

Key highlights

• Flexible part-time scheduling

• Established small animal general practice

• Strong local reputation and loyal client base

• Experienced technician and assistant support

• In-house laboratory and advanced diagnostic equipment

• Orthopedic and soft tissue surgical exposure available

• No on-call or after-hours emergency work

• Autonomy in case management and scheduling style

• Long-standing leadership and stable ownership

About you

• Licensed DVM or equivalent eligible to practice in California

• Interested in small animal general practice

• Comfortable managing routine medical cases independently

• Strong communication skills with clients and staff

• Easygoing personality and practical approach to medicine

• Open to wellness-focused caseloads or mixed medicine/surgery

• Values work-life balance and schedule flexibility

Benefits

• Competitive base salary structure

• Flexible scheduling options

• Healthcare benefits available

• Continuing education support

• 401(k) retirement plan

• No production pressure

• Strong technician support

• Stable long-term team environment