Associate Veterinarian

Global Veterinary Careers; Newport Beach (CA); Hybrid; USD 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Continuing Education allowance

Paid vacation

Job summary

Chattyvets in Newport Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a high-performing small animal hospital. You will practice high-quality medicine, work up complex cases, and build lasting client relationships with a supportive 3-doctor team.

The hospital offers advanced diagnostics, a great schedule with a 4-day work week, and a comprehensive benefits package including relocation assistance and a $20,000 sign-on bonus.

Qualifications

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent client communication.
• Collaborative and team-focused approach.
• Emotional intelligence and professionalism.
• Genuine enthusiasm for high-quality veterinary medicine.
• Desire to continue learning and developing clinically.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality veterinary medicine and work up complex cases.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
• Collaborate within a busy 3-doctor team with ~25 staff.
• Manage a mix of GP and advanced cases in a well-equipped hospital.

Skills

Diagnostic and clinical skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Emotional intelligence

Enthusiasm for high-quality medicine

Lifelong learning

Job description

Veterinarian – Newport Beach, CA

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has become available for an Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established, high-performing small animal hospital in Newport Beach, California.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a veterinarian who enjoys practicing high-quality medicine, working up interesting and complex cases, and building long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

You’ll be joining an experienced 3-doctor team, supported by around 25 skilled team members, including several long-standing staff who have been with the hospital for more than 20 years.

The practice sits in a great space between general practice and specialty-level medicine, giving its veterinarians the opportunity to manage more advanced cases while still enjoying the continuity and relationships that come with GP.

The Hospital

The hospital is well equipped to support a high standard of medicine, with access to:

• Digital radiography

• Ultrasound

• Endoscopy

• Surgical laser

• Cryotherapy

• In-house culture capabilities

• Extensive in-house pharmacy

• Strong external laboratory support

The team works with a clientele who are highly engaged in their pets’ care and willing to pursue thorough diagnostics and treatment plans.

Schedule

A consistent 4-day working week offers a great balance between career and life outside of the hospital.

Typical working days include:

• Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

• Saturday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

• Dedicated surgical time during the working week

Salary & Benefits

The package includes:

• $170,000 – $200,000 base salary + production

• $20,000 sign-on bonus

• Relocation assistance

• Medical, dental and vision insurance

• 401(k) retirement plan

• Continuing Education allowance

• Paid vacation

• Paid parental leave

• Professional dues and liability coverage

• Employee Assistance Program

• Flexible Spending Account

• Employee referral program

• Additional employee discounts across travel, dining, entertainment, shopping and more

About You

We’re looking for a veterinarian who is passionate about delivering excellent patient care and enjoys working collaboratively within a busy, supportive environment.

You’ll ideally bring:

• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills

• Excellent client communication

• A collaborative and team-focused approach

• Emotional intelligence and professionalism

• A genuine enthusiasm for high-quality veterinary medicine

• A desire to continue learning and developing clinically

Life in Newport Beach

Based in beautiful Newport Beach, you’ll have the Southern California lifestyle right on your doorstep. From beaches and year-round sunshine to coastal restaurants and outdoor activities, it’s a fantastic place to build both your career and life outside of work.

If you’re looking for a well-equipped hospital, interesting caseload, experienced support team and a $170,000–$200,000 package, this could be a brilliant next step.