Veterinarian

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

Job summary

LeoForce is a small, non-corporate vet clinic in Long Beach, seeking an Associate Veterinarian with 1–4 years of small animal experience. This role emphasizes wellness care, sick visits, diagnostics, client education, and the opportunity to advance surgical skills under mentorship.

The ideal candidate is confident in core GP medicine, eager to develop soft tissue surgical skills, and thrives in a collaborative hospital environment focused on high‑quality medicine and patient care.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program.
• Active veterinary license, or ability to obtain licensure in California.
• 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 general practice care: wellness exams, vaccines, preventive medicine, sick visits.
• Perform physical exams and diagnostic plans; communicate findings clearly.
• Diagnose and treat common small animal conditions including dermatology and GI.
• Develop proficiency in soft tissue surgery: spays/neuters, mass removals.
• Interpret diagnostics and manage in-house tests.
• Collaborate with technicians to ensure efficient patient care.
• Educate owners on treatment plans, prevention, and follow-up.
• Maintain complete medical records and participate in case discussions.
• Refer complex cases to specialists when appropriate.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Compassionate, team-oriented

Education

DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited veterinary program

Active veterinary license, or ability to obtain licensure in California

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

Salary: $140,000 - $200,000 per year

We are seeking an Associate Veterinarian with 1–4 years of experience who is interested in building a strong career in general practice and general surgery. This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys routine wellness care, sick visits, diagnostics, client education, and soft tissue surgical procedures, while continuing to grow under supportive mentorship.

The ideal candidate is confident in core GP medicine, eager to develop surgical skills, and looking for a collaborative hospital environment where they can practice high-quality medicine without feeling unsupported early in their career.

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

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

Preferred Experience

• Experience with wellness care, sick visits, vaccines, diagnostics, and routine GP caseloads


• Exposure to soft tissue surgery, dentistry, and anesthesia


• Comfort discussing estimates, treatment options, and follow‑up care with clients


• Interest in long‑term growth within a collaborative hospital setting

A bit about us:

We're a small, non-corporate vet clinic in Long Beach.

Why join us?

• No corporate shenanigans


• Small office


• Tightly knit team

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