Associate Dentist Opportunity | $250K Earning Potential | $900/Day Guarantee | 4-Day Schedule | Path to Partnership | Tehachapi, CA

Dentist Job Connect INC; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 225,000 - 275,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Path to Partnership

4-day work week

Job summary

Peachy Dental in Tehachapi, California, is seeking a licensed general dentist for a full-time associate role with a 4-day clinical schedule. You will deliver a broad range of general dentistry with clinical independence and patient-centered care.

The practice offers a strong earning potential and a clear path to partnership, with Monday–Thursday, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM, and some scheduling flexibility. New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Qualifications

• Licensed general dentist with valid license to practice in California.
• Excellent communication skills with patients.
• Positive and personable demeanor; capable of working independently.
• Willingness to grow within the practice and pursue ownership.

Responsibilities

• Provide a broad scope of general dentistry with clinical independence.
• Maintain a 4-day clinical schedule (Mon–Thu, 8:00 AM–5:00 PM).
• Deliver high-quality patient care with strong communication and empathy.
• Support a well-established practice and contribute to its growth and ownership opportunities.

Skills

Excellent communicator

Positive and personable

Independent worker

Education

Licensed general dentist

Tools

Electronic health records

Digital impressions

Job description

At Peachy Dental, your trusted dentist in Tehachapi, California, we believe that dental care should be a positive and comfortable experience for everyone. Our practice is built on a foundation of trust, compassion, and excellence, with a friendly, family-oriented team eager to assist our patients in every way possible.

Our team of skilled dental professionals is committed to staying at the forefront of the latest advancements in dentistry to provide the best care available. We offer a comprehensive range of services, including preventive care, restorative treatments, and cosmetic procedures, all tailored to meet each patient's individual needs.

With our current dentist retiring, this is an excellent opportunity for a dentist who wants to step into a well-established practice with clinical independence and a genuine path to partnership.

Compensation & Benefits

Expected Earnings: $250,000 annually

Daily Guarantee: $900 per day

Path to Partnership: A partnership opportunity is available for the right candidate, which can be discussed and structured early on.

The Opportunity

This is a full-time associate role with a 4-day clinical schedule, offering strong earning potential alongside excellent work-life balance.

Schedule:

• Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Some scheduling flexibility available depending on circumstances

You’ll practice a broad scope of general dentistry, with the clinical independence to treat your patients your way.

You’ll be supported by modern tools, including:

• Electronic health records
• Digital impressions

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is:

• A licensed general dentist
• An excellent communicator with patients
• Positive and personable
• Comfortable working independently
• Interested in long-term growth and potential ownership within the practice

New graduates are encouraged to apply.

Location Highlights

Tehachapi, California offers a small mountain-town setting in the Tehachapi Mountains, with a mild four-season climate, hiking and outdoor recreation, and a charming, walkable downtown. It’s a family-friendly community with a lower cost of living than much of California. Bakersfield is roughly 40 minutes away for bigger-city amenities and Meadows Field Airport, with the Los Angeles area about two hours to the south.

This is a great location for dentists looking for quality of life plus strong earning potential.