Associate DVM — Small Animal Focus (Lompoc, CA)

Village Veterinary Clinic; Lompoc (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation aid

PTO rollover

Flexible schedule

Medical insurance

Dental plan

Vision plan

Parental leave

CE allowance

Mentorship

401(k)

Job summary

Village Veterinary Clinic in Lompoc, CA seeks an Associate DVM with 5+ years of experience and strong surgery/clinical skills. The role emphasizes small animal care, with options for large animals and exotics as well.

Expect a full-time, weekday schedule with rotating on-call duties. The successful candidate will be licensed in CA (or able to become licensed), be reliable, compassionate, and a team player who communicates clearly with clients.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD licensure in CA.
• 5+ years of experience with solid surgery and clinical skills.
• Excellent client communication and dedication to continued education.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality small animal medicine and routine surgical procedures.
• Educate clients and communicate treatment plans effectively.
• Collaborate with a 6-doctor team and supporting staff.
• Participate in on-call rotation and flexible scheduling.

Skills

Small animal medicine

Surgical skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Education

DVM or VMD

California license

DEA license eligibility

Job description

Village Veterinary Clinic in Lompoc, CA seeks an Associate DVM with 5+ years of experience and strong surgery/clinical skills. The role emphasizes small animal care, with options for large animals and exotics as well.

Expect a full-time, weekday schedule with rotating on-call duties. The successful candidate will be licensed in CA (or able to become licensed), be reliable, compassionate, and a team player who communicates clearly with clients.