Associate Veterinarian

Valley Veterinary Hospital; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship opportunities

Leadership development

Career growth

Job summary

Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA, seeks a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join a collaborative, relationship-focused team. Enjoy coastal living with excellent medicine and work-life balance in a family-friendly hospital.

The role emphasizes relationship-centered care, client communication, and opportunities for mentorship and career growth within a supportive culture.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent, licensed (or eligible) in California.
• Experience in high-quality, relationship-centered medicine.
• Strong communicator who enjoys teamwork and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Practice high-quality medicine with a collaborative team.
• Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication.
• Pursue professional interests while maintaining work-life balance.

Skills

Client communication

Team collaboration

Relationship-centered medicine

Education

DVM or equivalent

Tools

Digital radiology

Ultrasound

In-house laboratory

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | No Weekends + Coastal Living | Santa Cruz, CA

Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, relationship-focused team in beautiful Santa Cruz, California. Enjoy the perfect blend of exceptional medicine and an unbeatable coastal lifestyle, with beaches, hiking, wineries, state parks, surfing, mountain biking, and the Santa Cruz Boardwalk all just minutes away. Plus, San Francisco and the Bay Area are within easy reach for weekend adventures.

About the Practice

Well-established small animal practice serving the Santa Cruz community since 1985
Newly remodeled, AAFP Certified Cat Friendly Practice
Collaborative, supportive culture built on transparency, respect, empathy, and lifelong learning
Low-stress, relationship-centered approach to patient and client care
Brand new digital radiology, high-end monitoring equipment, comprehensive in-house laboratory, digital dental radiology, and ultrasound
Specialty referral hospital located just three blocks away
Opportunity for mentorship, leadership development, and career growth

The Role

Practice high-quality medicine with the support of an experienced, collaborative team
Build lasting relationships with clients through compassionate communication
Pursue your professional interests while enjoying a healthy work-life balance

Ideal Candidate

DVM or equivalent, licensed (or eligible) in California
Passionate about practicing high-quality, relationship-centered medicine
Strong communicator who enjoys teamwork and collaboration