Associate Veterinarian - Palm Desert, CA | 4 day work week, no weekends!

Atlas Consultancy Group; California; On-site; USD 180,000 - 225,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

PTO

CE allowance

Licensing fees covered

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group represents a privately owned, doctor-run small animal hospital in Palm Desert, CA seeking an Associate Veterinarian. The practice emphasizes clinician-led decisions, Fear Free patient care, and a modern facility with CT and in-house lab.

Typical schedule is a 4-day week with options for 3 longer days or part-time (2 days). 2+ years of GP or preventive care experience and CA licensure eligibility are preferred; there are no weekends or after-hours shifts.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of general practice or preventive care experience.
• Strong client communication skills.
• Collaborative team player who thrives in a small team.
• Desire to practice gold-standard medicine in a modern setting.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality GP and preventive care for diverse small animal cases.
• Communicate clearly with clients to build trust and client relationships.
• Mentor and collaborate with a small team of Vets and technicians.

Skills

2+ years GP

Client communication

Team player

Calm, low-stress

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligible

Job description

Location Palm Desert, United States Sector Other Salary $180,000.00 to $225,000.00 per annum

We are working on behalf of a privately owned, doctor-run small animal hospital in Palm Desert, CA that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team. Because the practice is owned and run by vets, decisions are made with clinicians in mind, not a boardroom. It is the only Fear Free certified hospital in the area, which means calmer patients, calmer clients, and a calmer team. The hospital operates out of a beautiful, modern, purpose-designed facility with 6 exam rooms and is seriously well equipped, with CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and an in-house lab. CT in a general practice setting is rare, so if you enjoy working cases up properly in-house, you will feel right at home. The doctor team is small and tight-knit, currently 2 DVMs, so you would be joining at a stage where you can really make your mark. You will be supported by senior, experienced vets who are keen to mentor, and a highly trained technician team. The schedule is typically a 4-day week, with 3 longer days or part-time (2 days) also considered. There are zero weekends, zero after-hours, zero on-call shifts, and zero emergency work, giving you a genuine work-life balance. This role would suit a DVM with 2+ years of GP or preventive care experience who loves client communication and wants to keep growing across multiple areas of medicine.

Key Highlights

• Base salary of $225,000+
• Zero weekends, after-hours, on-call, or emergency work
• Typically a 4-day week, with 3 longer days or part-time (2 days) also considered
• Privately owned, doctor-run hospital where vets make the decisions
• The only Fear Free certified hospital in the area
• Modern, purpose-designed facility with 6 exam rooms
• CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and in-house lab, so you can work cases up properly
• Small, tight-knit team of 2 DVMs with senior vets keen to mentor
• Well established hospital with a loyal, varied small animal client base

About You

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in California
• 2+ years of general practice or preventive care experience
• You love client communication and building lasting relationships
• Diagnostically minded and keen to practice gold-standard medicine
• Collaborative team player who values a calm, low-stress working environment

Benefits

• Base salary of $225,000+
• Generous sign-on bonus plus relocation assistance
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus a 401(k)
• Attractive PTO
• CE allowance with extra days off to attend CE events
• Licensing and membership fees covered
• Flexible scheduling built around your life