Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals; Manhattan Beach (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid parental leave

Job summary

VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group in Manhattan Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a team delivering world‑class medicine for dogs and cats. The role emphasizes comprehensive care, routine wellness, and complex medical cases in a collaborative setting.

This full‑time position offers a four‑day workweek with 10‑hour days and three days off, with benefits including competitive salary, health insurance, and professional development opportunities.

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain.
• A commitment to the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive veterinary care for dogs and cats.
• Manage routine wellness and more complex medical cases.
• Collaborate with a skilled team to deliver world‑class medicine for patients and clients.

Skills

Pets obsessed

Team collaboration

Lifelong learner

Empathetic client relationships

Commitment to high standards of care

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Animal Medical and Dental Group. You’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities, and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why Join the Team

• Supportive and collaborative work environment
• A dynamic group of skilled professionals
• Our hospital is equipped with the latest veterinary technology, including digital radiography, ultrasound, cold/therapeutic lasers and a dedicated dental suite
• Hands-Free Radiology - safest techniques for our patients and staff
• Our hospital is AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free and Feline Friendly

Schedule

• Current hospital hours: Monday – Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday- Closed
• Full-time 4 day week, 10 hour day (3 days off per week)

Cases

• Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
• Routine wellness to complex medical cases

Who Do We Look For

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full‑time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials.
• Salary Range listed is based on a fulltime work week
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs

Health & Well‑being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with companymatch
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital here: VCA Animal Medical & Dental Group

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com