Associate Veterinarian

Ohioanimalwelfarefederation; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Insurance stipend

VIN membership and licenses covered

4 weeks PTO per year

CE budget

Job summary

Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert, CA seeks a full-time veterinarian to join a calm, collegial team with strong case mix and modern equipment. Expect four-day work weeks, a competitive salary with production pay, and generous PTO plus CE opportunities.

The clinic supports professional growth and offers a supportive, community-focused culture in the Coachella Valley. Experienced veterinarians and new graduates with DVM and CA license are encouraged to apply, as continuing education and

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree and California veterinary license.
• Minimum of one year of practice experience.
• Desire to develop surgical and/or dental skills.

Skills

Enthusiasm & learning

Teamwork

Patient communication

Surgical/dental interest

Punctuality & records

Scheduling flexibility

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

California license to practice

At least 1 year in practice

Job description

Country Club Animal Clinic has a rare opening for a full-time doctor!

WHY YOU WANT TO WORK HERE:

Our Core Values:

• Exceptional pet care is our priority.
• We communicate openly and honestly.
• We practice compassion in everything we do.
• We are awesome; we can be even better.
• We nurture personal and professional growth for all team members.

Remuneration:

• Highly competitive salary.
• Four-day work week,
• Quarterly production pay based on pooled revenues.
• Insurance stipend,
• VIN membership, other dues and licenses covered.
• 4 weeks PTO per year
• CE budget based on preference and benefit, not cost.

Our Working Environment:

• Calm, upbeat and collegial working culture.
• Excellent reputation in the local community.
• Affluent clientele who say YES!
• Exceptionally well-equipped and continually adding more tools.
• Visiting radiologist and surgeon.
• Long-term support staff including 4 RVTs, 4 assistants, FT Office Manager and a full time housekeeper.

Location:

• Palm Desert is part of the Coachella Valley
• Southern California winter resort and playground of celebrities and presidents.
• Vibrant PGBTQ community.
• Home to world-class golf, tennis, art museums, concerts and music festivals, as well as casino gambling and minor-league hockey, with numerous running, cycling and pet-oriented events throughout the year. Day-trip range for Joshua Tree NP, downtown LA, San Diego, various mountain communities, the Colorado River, Mexico, and much more.
• Good compensation-to-cost of living ratio.
• A local airport (Palm Springs International) connects to anywhere in the world.
• Excellent schools, museums, a great community college and the newest California State 4-year university.
• Our veterinary community is diverse and cooperative.
• In short, the area offers all the combined benefits of a big city and a small town.

• DVM or equivalent degree, California license to practice, and at least a year in practice.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a desire to continually learn and progress.
• Ready for a mutually-supportive relationship with the whole team.
• Some surgery/ dentistry experience or a strong desire to develop surgical and/or dental skills.
• Top tier work ethic including punctuality, accurate and timely medical records, and some flexibility in scheduling.
• A desire to purchase a practice would be welcomed, but not required.