Part Time Associate Veterinarian - Apple Valley Animal Hospital

PetVet Care Centers; Apple Valley (CA); On-site; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local autonomy with national support

Career mobility and development

Collaborative environment

Job summary

PetVet Care Centers is seeking a Part-Time Veterinarian for Apple Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, CA. This role offers predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment within a locally led team supported by national resources.

We value balance, clinical engagement, and collaboration, with a focus on compassionate, high-quality veterinary care and flexible scheduling that accommodates personal goals and responsibilities.

Qualifications

• 2-3+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• Excellent communication and compassionate patient care

Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for daily hospital operations
• Attend daily rounds to uphold high standards
• Participate in practice management updates and training
• Perform other duties as assigned by Management

Skills

Clinical skills

Interpersonal skills

Teamwork

Communication skills

Surgical skills

Education

DVM or VMD

State Veterinary License

DEA registration

Job description

At PetVet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

Position Overview

Care for pets. Maintain balance and flexibility. Nurture ongoing care.

Join our team as a Part-Time Veterinarian with predictable hours and a consistent home hospital assignment. You'll enjoy flexibility while working alongside a locally led care team supported by national resources.

Whether you're balancing family commitments, pursuing personal interests, or simply seeking a more sustainable pace, we're here to support you. This role allows you to stay clinically engaged without sacrificing balance, connection, or continuity of care. We're flexible, open to conversation, and committed to understanding your availability and goals—and building a schedule that works for both you and the hospital.

Key Responsibilities

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management

Qualifications (Required)

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 2-3+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills
• Excellent surgical and dental skills
• Ability to work well in a team‑oriented environment
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high‑quality veterinary care
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)

• Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnose and prescribe appropriate treatment
• Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high‑quality veterinary hospital
• Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff
• Work as part of a high‑quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback
• Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice
• Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients
• Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others

Pay Range

$160,000—$180,000 USD

Apple Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, California is a busy, progressive, energetic, client‑centered hospital. Our goal is to provide the highest level of veterinary medicine through excellence in patient, client, and staff care. We are proud of our highly leveraged, well‑trained technical staff. We have six exam rooms and the latest medical equipment; including digital x‑ray, laser surgery, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental x‑ray, and videoscope.

Located in the high desert area of Southern California, approximately 90 miles east of Los Angeles.

PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V

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