Associate Veterinarian

AAVMP; Palm Desert (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Four-day week

Insurance stipend

VIN membership

Dues and licenses covered

PTO 4 weeks

CE budget

Path to ownership

Job summary

Country Club Animal Clinic in Palm Desert, CA is seeking a full-time veterinary doctor to join a calm, upbeat team trusted by a loyal, affluent client base. The clinic emphasizes exceptional care, open communication, compassion, and ongoing learning.

We offer a four-day work week, quarterly production pay, an insurance stipend, VIN membership and licenses covered, a 4-week PTO, and a generous CE budget to support your professional growth.

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM in California.
• Enthusiasm, confidence, and a desire to continually learn.
• Experience with surgery or dentistry or eagerness to develop skills.
• Top-tier work ethic, punctuality, and accurate medical records.
• Interest in potential partnership / ownership welcomed.

Skills

Enthusiasm

Confidence

Willingness to learn

Team-oriented

Mutual-support

Surgical/Dental interest

Education

DVM or equivalent

California license to practice

Minimum 1 year clinical experience

Strong ethics and record keeping

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.