Veterinarian

About Us
Mountainview Small Animal Hospital is a well-established, non-corporate practice with a large, loyal client base. We operate with one golden rule: provide the exact same care to our clients' pets that we would to our own. While we maintain a highly productive caseload, we pride ourselves on a vibrant, supportive, and close-knit team culture. Our new associate veterinarian will step into an inclusive, drama-free environment backed by a well-trained, highly experienced staff.

What We Are Offering

• Guaranteed Financial Stability: A competitive, non-production-based salary ( commensurate with experience )—enjoy practicing medicine without the stress of quotas.
• Predictable 4-Day Work Week: A consistent full-time schedule with no on-call, no after-hours emergencies, and Sundays off.
• Health & Wellness: Comprehensive group medical, dental, and vision insurance plans, with built-in behavioral and mental health resources.
• Retirement Security: 401(k) with an employer matching contribution.
• Continuing Education: Generous CE allowance, including up to 1 week of paid time off to attend conferences.
• Professional Development Assistance: Fully covered professional dues, licensing, and liability insurance.
• Time to Recharge: Generous PTO for vacation, sick days, or just when you need to decompress.
• Exceptional Personal Perks: Significant personal pet care discount.

Work-Life Balance & Schedule

• Office Hours: Monday–Saturday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
• No After-Hours: We do not see patients after hours or handle on-call emergencies.
• Holidays: We are strictly closed on Sundays and all major holidays.

Requirements

• Education & Licensing: Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) and a valid California Veterinary License.
• Clinical Skills: Competency in performing thorough physical examinations, executing diagnostics, and developing effective inpatient and outpatient treatment plans.
• Client Communication: Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to clearly explain exam findings, diagnostics, and treatment plans to clients, as well as compassionately guide them through end-of-life decisions.
• Medical Operations: Commitment to prescribing, monitoring, and dispensing medications safely, while maintaining thorough, efficient medical records.
• Surgical Skills: Proficiency in general surgeries (e.g., spays, neuters, laceration repairs, abscess treatments) is a plus.
• Professional Growth: We eagerly support your desire to expand your surgical skills and responsibilities as your clinical proficiency and continuing education progress.
• Collaboration: Dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine by working collaboratively with fellow veterinarians and support staff to ensure patient care is never compromised. 

Our Medicine & Technology

• Ultrasound & Digital Radiography
• Digital Dental Radiography
• Cold Laser Therapy & Cryosurgery
• Well Equipped Orthopedic Surgery setup
• Recently Renovated Surgery and Dental Suite
• Fully stocked In-House Pharmacy
• Online Pharmacy 
• Integrated Telemedicine Consults: remote access to board-certified veterinary specialists. 

Considering Relocating? Why You’ll Love Lake Elsinore

• Affordable Housing: Get significantly more space, a bigger yard, or a home closer to the water compared to nearby San Diego, Temecula, or Riverside.
• Outdoor Adventure: Right on the shores of Southern California’s largest freshwater lake—perfect for boating, fishing, and jet skiing. Hike Ortega Falls, explore McVicker Canyon Park, or skydive at Skydive Elsinore.
• Local Entertainment: Catch a baseball game or live concert at the Diamond Stadium (home of the Lake Elsinore Storm).
• Perfectly Centralized: You are only 40 miles from the waves at San Clemente Beach and just 90 miles from the ski slopes of Big Bear. Sun or snow, it is all a quick drive away.