Associate Veterinarian

Chattyvets; California (MO); On-site; USD 150,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

CE allowance

Paid CE time

401(k) with company match

Job summary

GVC is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our Sun Valley, California hospital. You will provide high-quality general medicine within a supportive team, with opportunities to grow into leadership roles over time.

Healthy caseload with mentorship and strong professional development within a network of Northern California hospitals. Competitive compensation and relocation support are offered to qualified candidates.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school.
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in California.
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience.
• Strong, confident clinician who is passionate about high-quality patient care.
• Interest in future leadership or mentorship would be advantageous but is not essential.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality general practice medicine across a varied and engaging caseload.
• Work collaboratively within a settled clinical team under experienced leadership.
• Contribute to the continued growth and clinical standards of the hospital.
• For the right candidate, there is scope to develop into a future leadership pathway.

Skills

DVM/VMD

California licensure

3+ years clinical experience

Leadership interest

Education

AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Sun Valley, California

GVC is recruiting on behalf of a well-established community veterinary hospital in Sun Valley, California, part of a growing network of practices across Northern California. We are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join a stable, supportive clinical team.

This is an excellent opportunity for a confident DVM looking to practise high-quality general medicine within a settled team environment, with genuine scope for those with an interest in growing into a leadership role over time.

About the Hospital

• Established general practice with a loyal and dedicated client base
• Stable, experienced Clinical Director and cohesive clinical team in place
• Supported by a wider network of community veterinary hospitals across Northern California
• Strong operational and mentorship infrastructure
• 7-day hospital with rota-based scheduling – 3 to 4 days per week for the individual, including occasional weekends on rotation

The Role

As Associate Veterinarian you will:

• Deliver high-quality general practice medicine across a varied and engaging caseload
• Work collaboratively within a settled clinical team under experienced leadership
• Contribute to the continued growth and clinical standards of the hospital
• For the right candidate, there is scope to develop into a future leadership pathway

What We're Looking For

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Licensed or eligible to be licensed in California
• Minimum 3 years post-graduate clinical experience
• A strong, confident clinician who is passionate about high-quality patient care
• An interest in future leadership or mentorship would be advantageous but is not essential

Compensation & Benefits

• Total compensation: $150,000 – $180,000
• Sign-on bonus and relocation support available for qualified candidates
• CE allowance and paid CE time
• 401(k) with company match