Veterinarian

AzVMA; Monterey (CA); Hybrid; USD 135,000 - 181,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO and holidays

CE allowance + CE PTO

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid parental leave

Job summary

Purrfurably Cats in Monterey, CA seeks an Associate Veterinarian for a cat-only general practice. Join a 2-doctor team aiming to add a third, with dedicated support staff and a collaborative, low-stress environment.

Mentoring in surgery and dentistry is available, and flexible scheduling is possible to fit your preferences. The hospital emphasizes compassionate care, a cozy, boutique setting, and a strong community reputation.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in learning dentistry and surgery or already skilled in these areas.
• Ability to safely handle animals and perform examinations and procedures; physical stamina for lifting up to 40 lb.

Skills

DVM or equivalent

California license

Communication & teamwork

Dentistry interest

Surgery interest

Physical stamina

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Associate Veterinarian - Purrfurably Cats | Monterey, CA

Full-time or Part-time DVM | Cat-Only GP | Surgery & Dentistry | Cat-Friendly | Fear-Free

Purrfurably Cats is looking for an experienced veterinarian or early-career doctor excited about learning to join our multi-doctor team in Monterey, CA. We're a staple in the community, serving generations of pets with a great reputation for personalized service and care. We practice high-quality medicine and keep the whole pet and the clients' needs and wishes front of mind. Just like pet owners go above and beyond for their pets, we do the same and have built incredible relationships within the community. Compassionate care is at the heart of what we do. We also like to make our place of work feel fun for both the team and clients! It's low-stress, kind, and fun.

Our hospital is located three blocks from the beach, in a semi-residential area with a nice walking path around a lake that is a great place to walk on a break. There are many incredible restaurants and cute boutique shops nearby. The hospital is built within a charming home, giving it a balance of clinical space with a cozy, neighborhood-house feel: quirky, boutique, and bespoke. As a cat-only hospital, the atmosphere is quiet and calmer than a traditional cat-and-dog space.

Get to Know Us

The hospital has an experienced support team and an efficient doctor workflow.

The Team

• 2-doctor team, looking to add a 3rd
• Dedicated support for doctors, with an RVT, assistant, and floater
• We do a lot of the work in the room with the pet and pet parent alongside the tech and doctor
• Highly collaborative environment where doctors regularly consult on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• We do a lot of dentals with trained RVTs
• Hospital Manager is experienced, with a focus on client communication, team bonding, and staff development and leadership. She's kind and incredibly smart.
• Medical Director is always thinking about what is best for the pet and how to accommodate the clients. She has built incredible relationships, and people in Monterey adore her and the hospital. She is a skilled surgeon and would be excited about mentoring a new grad who is interested in surgery and dentistry.
• Long-standing team with a reputation for being kind, welcoming, and supportive

Facility & Equipment

• 2 exam rooms
• Dedicated surgery suite
• Ultrasound
• Digital radiology and digital dental radiology
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Boarding facility
• AI Scribe

Our Services

• Cat-only general practice
• Fear-Free
• Cat-Friendly
• Wellness, preventative care, and diagnostics
• Dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery and procedures, including PU, Cystotomy, GI procedures, eye and eyelid surgeries, select orthopedic procedures, cryosurgery for skin conditions, FHO, exploratory surgery, and biopsy
• Hospice Care
• Medical Grooming
• Boarding
• Behavior Consultations

What We're Looking For

We're looking for a kind, collaborative veterinarian who is comfortable in a reputable hospital and committed to low-stress patient care. We're open to doctors with existing clinical interests or those looking to develop new skills, especially in surgery or dentistry. Dr. Marcus would love to help mentor someone in surgery and dentistry. We are happy to work around your ideal scheduling preferences as well.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in learning dentistry and surgery or skilled already in these areas
• This role requires the ability to safely handle animals, perform examinations and medical procedures, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday. The position may require lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working with animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and moderate noise.

Location

Monterey offers a friendly, community-oriented coastal lifestyle with a relaxed, vacation-like feel. The area combines residential neighborhoods with local restaurants, shops, outdoor recreation, and plenty of things to do, with easy access to beaches, coastal trails, Carmel, Big Sur, and the Monterey Bay.

Compensation & Benefits

• Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance
• Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
• Bonuses
• PTO and holidays
• CE allowance + CE PTO days
• Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• International medical and emergency coverage
• Student loan options
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

California Pay Range

$135,000 - $181,000 USD

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