General Practice Care - Associate Veterinarian - Tehachapi, CA

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting; Tehachapi (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Student loan repayment options

Medical, dental, vision, life and long

Job summary

USVTA, Veterinary Recruiting, is partnering with a premier veterinary hospital in Tehachapi, CA to recruit a veterinarian focused on outstanding patient and client care. The role welcomes both experienced vets and new graduates seeking to begin their careers.

The ideal candidate values long-term relationships, preventive wellness, and collaborative learning, with a supportive team and opportunities to grow professionally.

Qualifications

• DVM from AVMA-accredited college/university.
• Active California license in good standing or pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing or willing to obtain.
• Commitment to veterinary excellence and ethics.

Skills

Strong communication

Client education

Preventative wellness

Curiosity and growth mindset

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine (AVMA accredited)

Job description

Tehachapi, United States | Posted on 05/15/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an veterinarian to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who values creating long-term patient and client relationships!

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are experienced, as well as new graduates who are looking to begin their veterinary career!

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Active state license in good standing, or currently pursuing licensure.
• Current DEA license in good standing, or willing to obtain.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Enthusiasm for client education and all aspects of preventative wellness care.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• An appreciation for tail wags and nose boops!
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that's tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you're not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant's or candidate's qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.