Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Northwood Animal Hospital

Location: Irvine, CA 92620

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

At Northwood Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our community's pets. Our modern facility features a clean, collaborative working environment supported by a skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team that is passionate about veterinary medicine.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to work 4 days per week. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-driven, adaptable to change, and willing to be a team player, bringing a positive vibe to our fantastic team!

Schedule Requirements:

• Full-time, 4 day workweek with Saturday shifts on a rotating schedule. 
• Typical shifts are from 9:00am to 6:30pm.

What We Offer: Competitive Salary: Competitive base pay with production bonuses.

• Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical coverage, including full-coverage dental benefits, 401k and employee discounts.
• Paid Time Off: 
  • Year 1: 80 hours
  • Year 2: 100 hours
  • Year 3 and beyond: 120 hours
• Professional Growth: $1500 CE allowance, reimbursed license fees and professional dues.
• Support Staff: Experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

• Diagnose and treat domestic pets and manage a diverse caseload.
• Handle walk-ins and urgent care cases with confidence.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries such as canine & feline ovariohysterectomy/castration, mass removal and routine dental procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and nutritional needs.
• Effectively delegate tasks to matching skilled veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university.
• Active, unrestricted veterinary license in the state of California.
• Active DEA license is required.
• Active PLIT professional liability coverage is required.
• Willingness to be trained on and work with rabbits & guinea pigs is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

• At least 3 years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry is preferred.
• Exotics experience is preferred (rabbits, guinea pigs). Must be genuinely willing to learn if not already comfortable treating exotic patients.
• A friendly, positive attitude with strong communication and client-relationship skills.