Associate Veterinarian – Greater Los Angeles Area

DVM Focus; Los Angeles (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Medical autonomy

Mentorship

CE support

Professional dues

Comprehensive benefits

Growth opportunities

Job summary

DVM Focus is representing a full-time Associate Veterinarian opportunity in the Greater Los Angeles area for a clinician seeking a busy companion-animal environment with medical autonomy and opportunities for growth.

This general-practice role covers preventive care, medicine, surgery, and dentistry, with a collaborative team and the freedom to practice quality medicine while advancing professionally.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Practice comprehensive small-animal medicine including preventive care.
• Perform general surgery and dentistry.
• Manage a varied medical caseload.
• Maintain medical autonomy while collaborating with the team.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative approach

Quality patient care

Education

DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree

Active California veterinary license

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

Specific details regarding the practice, schedule, compensation structure, benefits, and additional opportunities can be discussed confidentially with DVM Focus.

DVM Focus Reference ID: DF-7366