Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – Small Animal GP

Marina Pet Hospital | Marina, California
Full-Time or Part-Time | $160,000–$185,000 Base + Production

Independent practice. No weekends. 30-minute appointments. A team that stays.

Marina Pet Hospital is an independently owned small animal practice serving the Monterey Bay community since 1968. We’re looking for an Associate Veterinarian who wants the time to practice thoughtful medicine, a team they can count on, and a schedule that leaves room for life outside of work.

We’re open Monday–Friday and closed on weekends, with no after-hours, no on-call, and no emergency shifts . Our 30-minute appointments give doctors time to build relationships, educate clients, and provide thorough care without a high-volume schedule.

Why Join Marina Pet Hospital?

Flexible PT and FT schedules structured around 9-hour days

Three consecutive days off each week for full-time doctors

No weekends, after-hours, on-call, or ER shifts

30-minute appointments

Approximately 4:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio

Experienced, cross-trained team, including technicians with 13–16 years of tenure

Independent ownership and real clinical autonomy

Hands-on mentorship from our practicing owner and experienced veterinarian, who bring a combined 63 years of clinical experience, including extensive surgical experience.

Opportunity for future clinical leadership and potentially a longer-term ownership path

Medicine & Technology

Our established dog and cat practice offers:

Digital and handheld dental radiography

Imagyst AI-assisted in-house cytology

Full in-house laboratory

Dedicated surgical suite

Pulse cloud-based practice management software

AI-assisted documentation/scribing technology

A strong interest and/or experience in surgery is important for this role. We’re also open to veterinarians who bring additional clinical interests they would like to develop.

Compensation & Benefits

ProSal compensation with a base salary of $160,000–$185,000 plus production, with no negative accrual, commensurate with experience and schedule.

Benefits include:

401(k)

Paid time off

Approximately $4,800 in flexible benefit dollars that can be customized around what matters most to you—including CE, a health stipend, additional PTO, or another agreed-upon benefit

Potential housing assistance for the right relocating candidate

Experienced DVMs & New Graduates Welcome

We’re open to experienced veterinarians, early-career doctors, and new graduates. If you value collaboration, client relationships, autonomy, and practicing alongside an experienced team, we’d love to meet you.

Work Where Other People Vacation

Marina is located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, minutes from Monterey, Carmel, Pacific Grove, and the Pacific Ocean. Pair that location with a schedule designed to give you real time away from work, and you can actually enjoy where you live.

Interested? We’d love to start with a confidential conversation.

Apply with your CV/resume to learn more about joining Marina Pet Hospital.

Marina Pet Hospital is an Equal Opportunity Employer.