Full-Time Associate Veterinarian - Riverside, CA

IndeVets; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Guaranteed salary

Medical plan options

Dental and vision insurance

PTO and paid holidays

Paid parental leave

CE allowance

401(k) + Roth 401(k) with match

Liability insurance

Job summary

IndeVets in Riverside, CA is seeking a full-time associate veterinarian to practice medicine with a guaranteed salary and a stable schedule, built around your preferences. You’ll work 4–5 days weekly, with scheduling handled by a dedicated team and access to leadership guidance and a broad hospital network.

You’ll enjoy benefits, CE, and a collaborative community while maintaining clinical autonomy. This model emphasizes wellness, stability, and career growth on your terms.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program.
• Active license (or ability to obtain).
• DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable).
• 1+ year of clinical experience in a small animal setting.
• Strong communication and client relationship skills.
• Nice-to-Haves: GP, ER, or urgent care experience.
• Nice-to-Haves: Internship training.

Skills

DVM/VMD

Active license

DEA license

Small animal experience

Independent practice

Strong communication

Education

DVM/VMD (AVMA-accredited)

Job description

Overview

Practice great medicinewithout sacrificinglifeoutside the clinic.

Veterinary medicineshouldn'tcome at the expense of your wellbeing.AtIndeVets, itwon't.We'vereimagined what it means to be an associate veterinarianby replacingrigid contracts withsustainablecareer paths, putting youincontrol of yourscheduleandguaranteeingyour income,backed by hands-onsupport and a trustedcommunity.Whether you want to work one day a week or five,youchoose the days that workfor you while receiving abiweeklysalary,benefits, anddedicated scheduling support—so yourcareer finally works for your life,not the other way around.

HowItWorks

As a full-time W-2 veterinarian working 4–5 days per week,you’llbuild ascheduleyou control by choosing the days you want to work. Your schedule is built in advancearound those preferencesby a dedicated scheduling coordinator, giving you the clarity and predictability to plan your life outside the clinic.We handle scheduling,logistics, and coordination, so you can focus on practicing medicine.

You’llhave a guaranteed salary as your foundation, with theoptionto earnevenmoreby picking upadditionalshifts when it works for you. Extra shifts can be paid out or converted intoadditionalPTO, giving you flexibility in howyou’rerewarded.

You’llpractice across a network of trusted hospital partners, building meaningful relationships with teams while gaining diverse clinical experience.Interested in surgery, dentistry, ER, or urgent care?We’llwork to include those types of shifts in your schedule when possible.Atthe same time,you’llhave the consistency, benefits, and professional support of a full-time employer.

No chasing shifts. No income uncertainty. No last-minute schedule gaps. Just a structured, sustainable way to practice veterinary medicine full-time, with the support and stability to make it last.

Practice Medicine Your Way

• No production quotas

• No negative accrual

• No restrictive non-competes

• Clinical autonomy with a focus on patient care,not numbers

You practice independentlybutyou'renever on your own.You'llhave dedicated medical leadership and mentorship behind you every step of the way, plus a collaborative community of fellow veterinarians who genuinely get whatyou'regoing through. And when life gets heavy,you'llhave something most employersdon'toffer:access to a veterinary social worker. Add in ongoing CE and professional development opportunities, and this is the kind of support system thatactually helpsyou grow.

A Career That GrowsWithYou

• Leadership and mentorship opportunities

• Exposure to diverse clinical settings

• Flexibility to evolve your schedule overtime

• A model designed to prevent burnout,not cause it

Compensation & Benefits(Full-time, 4 or 5 days/week)

• Guaranteed salary with consistent, predictable pay

• Multiple medical plan options (including fully paid plans)

• Dental + vision insurance

• Generous, guilt-free PTOand paid holidays

• Paid parental leave

• CE allowance + dedicated CE PTO

• 401(k) + Roth 401(k) with 100% match up to 4% (immediate vesting)

• Company-paid liability + short-term disability insurance

• Discounts on VIN,VETgirl, Fear Free,VetRecAI scribe,andmore

Qualifications

WhatWe’reLooking For:

Requirements:

• DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited program (or equivalent)

• Active license (or ability to obtain)

• DEA + controlled substance license (as applicable)

• 1+ year of clinicalexperiencein a small animal setting

• Confidence practicing independently

• Strong communicationand client relationship skills

Nice-to-Haves:

• GP, ER, or urgent care experience

• Internship training

About IndeVets

Founded in 2017 and led by veterinarians, IndeVets is a W-2 employment model built to bring greater stability, support, and control to veterinary careers.We combine guaranteed salary, benefits, and dedicated scheduling support with the ability to choose the days you work and build a predictable schedule around your life. Our doctors practice across trusted partner hospitals while staying supported by a centralized team, so they can focus on medicine, notlogistics.

Officiallycertified as a Great Place to Work®.

For more information, visit indevets.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and Facebook.

IndeVets is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Applicants are considered for positions without discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, or any other consideration made unlawful by application federal, state, or local laws.