Full time

Get A Vet Staffing; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Pet perks (free exams, discounts)

Backup and ongoing care support

Mental health support

CE credits and education

Job summary

Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital in Tehachapi, CA is seeking an associate veterinarian to join a supportive team that emphasizes learning and mentorship for new doctors.

The role focuses on compassionate patient care, strong client communication, and collaborative practice growth through preventative care, routine surgery, dentistry, and community outreach. A DV M or equivalent is required with an active license and DEA eligibility.

Qualifications

• Loyal and passionate about patient care and client communication.
• Excellent diagnostic abilities and strong communication.
• Dedicated and collaborative, emotionally intelligent.
• Values patient care and growth in veterinary medicine.
• Willing to help grow the practice with preventative care, routine surgery and dentistry, thorough case workups, and community outreach.
• DVM or equivalent degree is required.
• Active State Veterinary Board license in good standing before start date.
• Active DEA license or eligible.

Responsibilities

• Provide preventative care, routine surgery and dentistry as needed.
• Detail case workups and communicate thoroughly with clients.
• Engage in community outreach to grow the practice.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and teamwork.

Skills

Patient care

Client communication

Collaboration

Growth mindset

Education

DVM / VMD or equivalent

Job description

Tehachapi, United States | Posted on 02/24/2025

• Full Address , Tehachapi, California, 93561, United States

Job Description

Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital is looking to add a great associate veterinarian to their amazing team of professionals. We also offer great mentorship for any new doctors!

Our goal is to provide the highest quality care for our patients with compassion, integrity, and respect. We constantly strive to nurture the incredible bond between the pets we care for and the people who love them. We provide this care as a cohesive team that supports and respects each other, in an environment where we never stop the learning process.

Requirements

• Loyal, and passionate about patient care and client communication.
• Offers excellent diagnostic abilities along with outstanding communication.
• Dedicated and takes pride in your work, values collaboration, and is emotionally intelligent.
• Truly values patient care and has a strong ambition to grow and is overall enthusiastic about veterinary medicine.
• The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to help grow the practice by offering excellent preventative care, performing routine surgery and dentistry, recommending appropriate and detailed case workups, providing thorough client communication and community outreach.
• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, before their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidised backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete.

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL range starting at $130,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.