Associate Veterinarian

Northwood Animal Hospital; Irvine (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary with production bon

Full medical + dental coverage

401k and employee discounts

Paid Time Off: Year 1-80h, Year 2-100h

CE allowance $1500

License and dues reimbursement

Job summary

Northwood Animal Hospital in Irvine, CA is seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative team. The position features a 4-day workweek with Saturday shifts on rotation, and shifts typically from 9:00am to 6:30pm.

We offer competitive base pay with production bonuses, comprehensive benefits including full medical and dental, a 401k plan, PTO with increasing hours, and a $1500 CE allowance plus license fees and dues reimbursement.

Qualifications

• DVM from an accredited university.
• Active, unrestricted veterinary license in California.
• Active DEA license.
• Active PLIT professional liability coverage.
• Willingness to work with rabbits & guinea pigs.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat domestic pets and manage a diverse caseload.
• Handle walk-ins and urgent care cases with confidence.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries such as ovariohysterectomy, castration, mass removal, and routine dental procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and nutritional needs.
• Effectively delegate tasks to veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Small animal medicine

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university

Job description

Associate Veterinarian

Northwood Animal Hospital

Location: Irvine, CA 92620

Job Type: Full-time

About Us

At Northwood Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our community's pets. Our modern facility features a clean, collaborative working environment supported by a skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team that is passionate about veterinary medicine.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to work 4 days per week. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-driven, adaptable to change, and willing to be a team player, bringing a positive vibe to our fantastic team!

Schedule Requirements

Full-time, 4 day workweek with Saturday shifts on a rotating schedule.
Typical shifts are from 9:00am to 6:30pm.

What We Offer

Competitive Salary: Competitive base pay with production bonuses.

Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical coverage, including full-coverage dental benefits, 401k and employee discounts.

Paid Time Off:

• Year 1- 80 hours
• Year 2- 100 hours
• Year 3 and beyond- 120 hours

Professional Growth: $1500 CE allowance, reimbursed license fees and professional dues.

Support Staff: Experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat domestic pets and manage a diverse caseload.
• Handle walk-ins and urgent care cases with confidence.
• Perform soft tissue surgeries such as canine & feline ovariohysterectomy/castration, mass removal and routine dental procedures.
• Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and nutritional needs.
• Effectively delegate tasks to matching skilled veterinary technicians and assistants.
• Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university.
• Active, unrestricted veterinary license in the state of California.
• Active DEA license is required.
• Active PLIT professional liability coverage is required.
• Willingness to be trained on and work with rabbits & guinea pigs is required.

Preferred Qualifications

• At least 3 years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry is preferred.
• Exotics experience is preferred (rabbits, guinea pigs). Must be genuinely willing to learn if not already comfortable treating exotic patients.
• A friendly, positive attitude with strong communication and client-relationship skills.