Associate Veterinarian

AzVMA; Nipomo (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in Nipomo, California, is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join their growing team. This position offers the potential for either a leadership role as a Medical Director or a supportive Associate role. Candidates will provide high-quality general medicine and surgery while collaborating with a focused and skilled team.

The practice emphasizes a positive work culture and offers a modern, well-equipped facility. Candidates must be a licensed DVM in California, with strong communication skills and a dedication to high standards of care.

Qualifications

• Experience in veterinary general medicine and surgery.
• Ability to build strong client relationships.
• Willingness to collaborate with a supportive team.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality general medicine and surgery.
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication.
• Collaborate closely with a supportive team.
• Mentor and support veterinarians and staff if in a Medical Director role.

Skills

General medicine and surgery

Strong communication skills

Mentoring and leadership

Surgical and ultrasound experience

Education

Licensed DVM in California

Job description

Nipomo Dog & Cat Hospital is a rapidly growing small animal practice, and we’re looking to add an experienced veterinarian to our collaborative team—either in a leadership (Medical Director) or Associate role.

About Us

Located on California’s beautiful Central Coast, Nipomo offers a relaxed coastal lifestyle with easy access to outdoor adventure, great food, and wine country.

We’re just minutes from:

• The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes (largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth)
• Pismo and Avila Beach, Morro Bay, and Santa Ynez
• Downtown San Luis Obispo for dining and shopping
• Santa Barbara, just an hour away

From hiking and kayaking to wine tasting and whale watching, this is an ideal place to live and work.

Our Practice

• Modern, well-equipped small animal hospital
• Digital radiography and digital dental radiography
• In-house lab and ultrasound
• Experienced, well-trained support staff
• Strong leadership team focused on a positive, collaborative culture

We believe great medicine starts with a great team—and we make sure to have fun along the way (yes, including grilled cheese competitions and happy hours).

What You’ll Do

• Provide high-quality general medicine and surgery
• Build strong client relationships through clear communication
• Collaborate closely with a supportive team
• Pursue clinical interests or specialties

For Medical Director candidates:

• Mentor and support veterinarians and staff
• Help guide medical standards and protocols
• Partner with leadership on hospital growth and culture
• Licensed DVM (or eligible) in California
• Compassionate, team-oriented, and motivated
• Committed to high standards of care
• Strong communication skills and a sense of humor
• Surgical and ultrasound experience a plus