Associate Veterinarian - Small Clinic, Strong Mentorship

Jobot; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Small office

Tightly knit team

Job summary

Jobot in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian with 1–4 years of small animal experience. The role emphasizes general practice, preventive care, and growing surgical skills in a collaborative hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will be confident in GP medicine, eager to develop surgical skills under mentorship, and committed to high‑quality patient care with excellent client communication. Salary is competitive, with benefits and a close-knit team culture.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Active veterinary license, or ability to obtain licensure in State
• 1–4 years of small animal clinical experience preferred
• Strong interest in general practice, preventive care, and general surgery
• Comfortable managing routine GP cases independently while knowing when to ask for support
• Interest in growing surgical skills through mentorship and hands-on experience
• Strong communication skills with clients, doctors, technicians, and hospital leadership
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach to patient care
• Commitment to practicing high-quality medicine and continuing professional development

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice care, including wellness exams, vaccines, preventive medicine, sick visits, and chronic disease management
• Perform thorough physical exams, create diagnostic plans, and communicate findings clearly with clients
• Diagnose and treat common small animal conditions, including dermatology, gastrointestinal issues, ear infections, urinary concerns, respiratory issues, lameness, and routine internal medicine cases
• Perform or develop proficiency in general surgery, including spays, neuters, mass removals, laceration repairs, dental extractions, and other soft tissue procedures
• Interpret diagnostics, including bloodwork, urinalysis, cytology, radiographs, and other routine in-house testing
• Partner with veterinary technicians and support staff to ensure efficient patient care and strong client service
• Educate pet owners on treatment plans, preventive care, nutrition, medications, and follow-up recommendations
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records
• Collaborate with fellow veterinarians on complex cases and participate in case discussions
• Refer cases to specialists or emergency hospitals when appropriate

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Professional development

Education

DVM or equivalent

Active veterinary license or ability to obtain in state

Tools

Surgical instruments

Job description

Jobot in Long Beach, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian with 1–4 years of small animal experience. The role emphasizes general practice, preventive care, and growing surgical skills in a collaborative hospital environment.

The ideal candidate will be confident in GP medicine, eager to develop surgical skills under mentorship, and committed to high‑quality patient care with excellent client communication. Salary is competitive, with benefits and a close-knit team culture.