Associate Veterinarian – Greater Los Angeles Area

DVM Focus; California; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Mentorship

Continuing education support

Professional dues support

Job summary

DVM Focus in the Greater Los Angeles area is seeking a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to join a busy companion-animal practice. The role offers medical autonomy, flexible scheduling, and opportunities for professional growth within a collaborative team.

You will provide comprehensive care for small animals, including preventive care, general medicine, surgery, and dentistry, while building strong client relationships and maintaining a high standard of patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD or equivalent veterinary degree and California license (or eligible).
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to quality patient care and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive care for companion- animal patients and build client relationships.
• Perform general surgery and dentistry as part of a busy practice.
• Manage a varied medical caseload while maintaining medical autonomy.
• Work within a collaborative veterinary team and continue professional development.
• Support continuing education and professional interests within the clinic.

Skills

Strong communication and interpersonal

Collaborative approach to veterinary

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Job description

Associate Veterinarian – Greater Los Angeles Area

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in the Greater Los Angeles area for a veterinarian looking for a busy companion-animal environment with flexibility, medical autonomy, and opportunities for continued professional growth.

This is a general-practice role with exposure to a broad range of small-animal cases, including preventive care, general medicine, surgery, and dentistry. The environment is well suited to a veterinarian who enjoys variety, values collaboration, and wants the freedom to practice quality medicine while continuing to develop professionally.

The Opportunity

The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive care for companion-animal patients while building strong relationships with clients and working alongside an established veterinary team.

The position offers the opportunity to:

• Practice comprehensive small-animal medicine
• Perform general surgery and dentistry
• Manage a varied medical caseload
• Maintain medical autonomy
• Work within a collaborative veterinary environment
• Continue developing clinical skills and professional interests

What You Can Expect

• Flexible scheduling
• Medical autonomy
• DVM mentorship and professional support
• Continuing education support
• Professional dues support
• Comprehensive benefits
• Opportunities for long-term professional growth

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Commitment to quality patient care
• Collaborative approach to veterinary medicine

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7366