Associate Veterinarian

Blue River PetCare; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; 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)

AVMA PLIT coverage

EAP wellness initiatives

Personal pet discounts

In-house mentorship programs

Job summary

Animal Clinic of Santa Maria is a thriving, multi-doctor small animal practice on California's Central Coast. We are seeking a full-time or part-time DVM to join our collaborative team in Santa Maria, CA.

Join a modern, spacious facility with in-house labs and digital imaging. We offer mentorship, growth opportunities, and a supportive culture focused on work-life balance and quality patient care.

Qualifications

• Licensed DVM in California or ability to become licensed.
• Commitment to excellent patient care and clear client communication.
• Team player with a positive attitude and curiosity to learn.
• Open to exotics or other niche interests (not required).

Responsibilities

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to companion animals.
• Collaborate with a friendly, skilled team in a relaxed, collegial environment.
• Explore interests such as surgery, diagnostics, holistic medicine, or exotics.
• Maintain work-life balance with no after-hours or on-call duties.

Skills

Licensed DVM in California

Patient care

Client communication

Team player

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)

Job description

Associate Veterinarian | Coastal Wine Country | Santa Maria, CA

Love wine country, coastal living, and practicing excellent medicine? Animal Clinic of Santa Maria is a thriving, multi-doctor small animal practice on California's Central Coast — and we're looking for a full-time or part-time DVM to join our collaborative team.

About Us

• Multi-DVM GP practice in sunny Santa Barbara County
• Welcomes avian, exotic, dog, and cat patients
• Modern, spacious facility with digital x-ray, dental suite with digital rads, ultrasound, and in-house labs
• Supportive culture with positive vibes, mentorship, and room to grow
• Located near Santa Barbara, Pismo, and Avila Beaches — plus world-class wine country

What You’ll Do

• Deliver compassionate, high-quality care to companion animals
• Collaborate with a friendly, skilled team in a relaxed, collegial environment
• Explore your interests — whether that's surgery, diagnostics, holistic medicine, or exotics
• Enjoy work-life balance: no after-hours or on-call duties

Requirements

Ideal Candidate

• Licensed DVM (or ability to become licensed) in California
• Experienced or new graduate DVM – we'll support your growth
• Committed to patient care and client communication
• Team player with a great attitude and curiosity to learn
• Open to exotics or other niche interests (but not required!)

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