Associate Veterinarian

NCVMA; Santa Cruz (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Short-term disability

401(k) with employer match

CE stipend

PTO

Licensure reimbursement

DEA and dues reimbursement

AVMA PLIT coverage

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Personal pet discounts

In-house mentorship programs

EAP wellness initiatives

Job summary

Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital in Santa Cruz, CA is seeking a full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our collaborative, relationship-centered team with no weekend requirements. Practice high-quality medicine while building lasting relationships with clients in a coastal community.

Enjoy mentorship, professional growth, and a healthy work-life balance amid beaches, state parks, and the iconic Santa Cruz Boardwalk, with easy weekend getaways to San Francisco and the Bay Area.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent required, California license or eligible to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills are essential.
• Commitment to relationship-centered veterinary care.

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

Communication

Teamwork

Relationship-centered medicine

Education

DVM or equivalent

Licensed (or eligible) in California

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

Requirements

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

Benefits & Compensation

What We Offer

• Signing bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
• 401(k) with employer match
• CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
• AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
• In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives