Associate Veterinarian Feline Only Practice

Cat Clinic; Costa Mesa (CA); On-site; USD 165,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Signing bonus

Health and dental insurance

401(k) with employer matching

Paid CA licenses

CE allowance

Paid vacation & sick leave

Employee discounts

Job summary

The Cat Clinic in Costa Mesa, an independently owned, feline-exclusive veterinary hospital, seeks a veterinarian to join our team. We provide 30-minute appointments, emphasize quality medicine, and foster a collaborative environment where your voice matters.

We offer a four-day work week for full-time associates, a competitive salary of $165,000–$200,000, signing bonus, production-based pay, paid licenses, CE allowance, and comprehensive benefits to support you in delivering exceptional feline

Qualifications

• DVM with a genuine interest in feline medicine and high-quality care.
• ABVP feline certification is a plus but not required.
• At least one year of post-graduate experience preferred; new graduates welcome.
• Strong client communication and relationship-building skills.
• Team-oriented with a supportive workplace that values input.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality feline medical care with thoughtful, thorough assessment.
• Communicate clearly with clients and collaborate with the team.
• Contribute to a calm, professional clinical environment and ongoing practice growth.

Skills

Feline medicine

Client communication

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

DVM / Vet degree

ABVP Feline Certification (preferred)

Tools

In-house laboratory

Digital radiography

Ultrasound

Job description

Tired of corporate medicine? Ready to spend more time with your patients and less time watching the clock?

At The Cat Clinic, we believe good medicine takes time. Our appointments are 30 minutes, our focus is entirely on cats, and our decisions are made here—not in a corporate office.

We’re an independently owned, woman-owned, feline-exclusive veterinary hospital and deluxe boarding facility in Costa Mesa, near Newport Beach and Huntington Beach. We’ve built our practice around quality medicine, individualized care, and a supportive team that genuinely cares about the work we do. We’re proud of what we’ve created and are looking for a veterinarian who wants to be part of an independent practice with room to grow, contribute ideas, and help shape its future. And with the beach just minutes away, a lunch break with your toes in the sand isn’t out of the question!

Whether you’re looking for a full-time position or something part-time, we’d love to meet you.

Why The Cat Clinic?

• Medicine without the constant rush. Our 30-minute appointments give you time to work through cases, communicate with clients, and practice thoughtful, thorough medicine.
• Feline medicine is all we do. Join a feline-exclusive hospital with a dedicated clientele, a calm clinical setting, and an opportunity to develop your skills in a specialty you love.
• A team that has your back. Work alongside a skilled Registered Veterinary Technician and experienced support staff who understand the needs of feline patients.
  
• A well-equipped hospital. Our facility includes a full in-house laboratory, digital radiography, dental radiography, and ultrasound.
  
• A life outside of work. Enjoy a four-day work week with no weekends. We know there’s more to life than the clinic, and we want our team to have time for it.
  
• Independently owned, with room to grow. We’re a small, established practice with a collaborative culture and low staff turnover. You’ll have the opportunity to contribute ideas, help shape the future of the practice, and make a meaningful impact as we continue to grow.
  
• Modern, paperless workflow. Our cloud-based practice management system helps keep records accessible and day-to-day work organized.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $165,000–$200,000, depending on experience and schedule
• Signing bonus
• Production-based compensation
• Four-day work week for full-time associates
• Paid vacation and sick leave
• Health and dental insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching and potential profit-sharing
• Paid California veterinary and DEA licenses
• Memberships to FelineVMA, AVMA, CVMA, and SCVMA
• Annual continuing education allowance and paid CE time
• Employee discounts
• Professional development opportunities
• Flexible scheduling options for part-time candidates

Who We're Looking For:

• A veterinarian with a genuine interest in feline medicine and a desire to provide high-quality, thoughtful care
• ABVP Feline certification is a plus, but definitely not required
• At least one year of post-graduate experience preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply
• Someone who values client communication, attention to detail, and building lasting relationships with clients and their cats
• A team player who appreciates a supportive workplace and wants to be part of a practice where their voice matters

Most importantly, we’re looking for someone who enjoys working with cats and wants to practice good medicine without feeling like every appointment is a race against the clock.

If you’re looking for an alternative to corporate veterinary medicine—a place where you can build relationships, have a voice, and help shape the future of an established independent practice—we’d love to hear from you.