Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

DVM Focus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan assistance

Flexible scheduling

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k)

Job summary

DVM Focus is seeking an Associate Veterinarian for a busy Los Angeles metro small animal practice. You’ll provide comprehensive care, build strong client relationships, and collaborate with a supportive veterinary team.

The role welcomes both experienced veterinarians and newer graduates, offering mentorship, professional development, and a flexible schedule with a robust compensation package including base salary in the 120,000–160,000 range and potential bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree.
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest or proficiency in general medicine and surgery.
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care.
• Desire for continued professional development.

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive medicine.
• General medical care.
• Diagnostic workups and case management.
• Routine surgery.
• Dentistry.
• Same-day sick visits.
• Client education and communication.
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Clinical interest in medicine

Clinical interest in surgery

Professional development

Patient care

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Los Angeles Metro, California
$120,000–$160,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice opportunity where you can practice quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and continue growing professionally?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established small animal practice in the Los Angeles metro area. This is a busy, collaborative environment with a broad general practice caseload and a supportive veterinary team.

The opportunity can work well for an experienced veterinarian or a newer DVM looking for continued mentorship and professional development.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide comprehensive small animal care, including:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• General medical care
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Same-day sick visits
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical interests while maintaining medical autonomy within a team-oriented environment.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest or proficiency in general medicine and surgery
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Desire for continued professional development

DEA licensure and USDA accreditation should be active or obtainable after hire.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation: $120,000–$160,000, depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure.

The overall package may also include:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical autonomy
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and licensing support
• DVM mentorship and professional development
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet care discounts
• Potential future ownership opportunities

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This opportunity combines the variety of a busy small animal practice with flexibility, clinical autonomy, and room for continued professional growth.

Whether you’re building confidence early in your career or bringing established GP experience, there is room to develop your interests while working alongside a collaborative veterinary team.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.