Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

California Veterinary Hospital is located in beautiful Gardena, California. We are 10 to 15 minutes away from multiple Los Angeles County beach cities, LAX airport and downtown Los Angeles.

We are a fully paperless, well equipped hospital with digital radiographs, ultrasound, in house laboratory, dental radiographs.

We are looking for a full or part time veterinarian who wants a practice where they will know and have a relationship with their clients and work with knowledgeable, experienced staff.

Our mission is to provide the highest quality medical and surgical care to our patients while providing our clients with education and assistance in all aspects of animal care and ownership.

We strive to exceed our clients' expectations by treating owners and their pets with respect, honesty, and compassion and treating all animals as if they were our own.

Our services are provided in a clean, safe, and friendly environment and our goals are to work as a team, complementing each other’s talents and retaining a positive attitude.

Essential Responsibilities & Functions

• Dedication to provide patients with a high level of veterinary care while utilizing the latest advances in diagnostics.
• A client service mindset with desire and ability to bring, build, and retain a strong client base.
• Enthusiasm about giving back to and building relationships with the local community.
• The ability to champion the practice’s objectives and values and inspire others.
• Follow the established policies and procedures that govern the normal operation of the hospital.
• Dedication efficiently handling caseloads and maintaining accurate records using SOAP templates for treatment plans and recommendations.
• Promote a collaborative working environment and encourage the value of teamwork.
• Prioritize traumatic injuries and serious illnesses to ensure that all animals receive time-sensitive care.
• Educate clients on the importance of vaccinations, heartworm treatments, flea and tick treatments and other aspects of preventive care.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• 401K with company match
• Flexible Spending Account or Health Savings Account options included
• Long Term Disability options
• Short Term Disability, paid for by employer
• Complimentary Life Insurance $15,000; with options to purchase additional
• Generous Continuing Education allowance
• Personal Pet Discounts
• PTO and Paid Holidays
• Company Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Requirements

DVM or VMD Internship Trained 1+ years ER experience working after internship