Veterinarian (Surgery)

Jobot; West Hollywood (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a veterinarian to provide comprehensive general practice care at a local animal hospital in West Hollywood. The role includes wellness exams, vaccines, preventive care, sick visits, and management of chronic disease.

The candidate should have a DVM or equivalent and be licensed or eligible for licensure in California, with 1–4 years of small animal experience and a strong interest in surgery and client communication.

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 and surgery with mentorship.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive general practice care, including wellness exams, vaccines and preventive medicine.
• Perform thorough physical exams, diagnostic plans, and communicate findings to clients.
• Diagnose and treat common small animal conditions with emphasis on GP care.
• Perform or develop proficiency in soft tissue surgery, dental work, and routine procedures.
• Interpret diagnostics (bloodwork, urinalysis, radiographs) and maintain medical records.
• Educate clients on treatment plans, nutrition, medications, and follow-ups.

Skills

Small animal clinical experience

Strong communication skills

Compassionate, team‑oriented

Preventive and general medicine focus

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Active veterinary license or CA licensure eligibility

Job description

Job details

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

Veterinarian at a local animal hospital

A bit about us

We are a specialty veterinary hospital built around compassion, collaboration, and a deep love for helping pets and the people who care for them. Every patient who comes through our doors has a story, and we take pride in providing thoughtful, personalized care during moments that can feel stressful or uncertain for families.

Our team works closely together to support complex cases with advanced medicine, clear communication, and genuine empathy. We believe specialty care should feel both highly skilled and deeply human, which is why we focus not only on clinical excellence, but also on making pet owners feel informed, supported, and cared for throughout the process.

We value kindness, teamwork, and trust. Whether we are helping a pet through surgery, treatment, recovery, or ongoing specialty care, we approach each case with patience, respect, and a shared commitment to doing what is best for the animal.

Why join us

• Trusted
• Fair compensation
• Well known

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

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.