Associate Veterinarian

A small animal hospital in Santa Clarita, California is looking to welcome a Veterinarian to its team. Established in 2022, this purpose-built hospital combines general practice with non-life-threatening urgent care, creating a caseload that offers far more variety than a traditional daytime clinic. Open daily from 10am to 11pm, the hospital supports clients across the community with everything from routine wellness and preventative care through to same-day urgent presentations . The veterinary team currently includes 2 DVMs supported by experienced technicians, assistants, and client care professionals. The environment is collaborative and approachable, with a strong emphasis on teamwork, open communication, and ensuring veterinarians have the autonomy to make sound clinical decisions. New graduates are welcome and can expect structured mentorship alongside daily support from colleagues who enjoy teaching. Medicine is centred around high clinical standards, thorough client communication, and building long-term relationships with pet owners. Veterinarians are encouraged to work cases up properly, take ownership of their patients, and practise in a way that reflects their own professional judgement. The combination of wellness appointments, diagnostics, medical cases, surgery, and urgent care keeps each day varied and engaging. Key highlights • Small animal hospital in Santa Clarita, California• Modern facility established in 2022• Combination of general practice and urgent care medicine • Extended operating hours creating a varied and interesting caseload • Team of 2 DVMs supported by experienced paraprofessional staff • Clinical autonomy with support from a veterinarian-led organisation • Structured mentorship available for new graduates • Strong focus on client relationships and continuity of care • Opportunities for leadership development and career progression • Access to a large professional network for collaboration and learning About you • DVM or equivalent veterinary degree eligible for licensure in California • Licensed veterinarian in good standing or eligible to obtain licensure • Committed to practising high-quality medicine and surgery • Confident communicator who enjoys building client relationships • Collaborative team player who contributes positively to hospital culture • Interested in continual professional development and learning • Comfortable managing both routine and urgent care cases • New graduates are encouraged to apply Benefits • Base salary from $135,000 to $180,000 depending on experience • Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual • Health, dental and vision insurance • Annual continuing education allowance and paid CE days • 401(k) with company match • Professional liability coverage paid by the employer • Short-term and long-term disability insurance • Maternity leave provisions • 24/7 TeleDoc access • Career development, mentorship, and leadership pathways within a large veterinary network