Associate Veterinarian

California Veterinary Medical Association; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day work week

Insurance stipend

VIN membership

CE budget

4 weeks PTO per year

Licenses and dues covered

Job summary

Country Club Animal Clinic is seeking a full-time doctor in Palm Desert, CA. The candidate should have a DVM or equivalent degree and a California license to practice.

Enthusiasm, confidence, and a strong work ethic are essential, with at least one year of practice and a willingness to develop surgical/dental skills. The clinic offers a calm, collegial culture with excellent community reputation, and a comprehensive benefits package including generous PTO, CE support, and ongoing professional

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required and California license to practice.
• At least 1 year in practice preferred.
• Some surgery or dentistry experience or a strong desire to develop surgical/dental skills.
• Top tier work ethic including punctuality and accurate medical records.

Responsibilities

• Provide veterinary medical care to patients.
• Maintain high standards of client communication and patient records.
• Collaborate with the team to ensure exceptional pet care.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Confidence

Willingness to learn

Punctuality

Flexibility in scheduling

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

California license to 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.