Veterinarian (Surgery)

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

Job summary

LeoForce in West Hollywood, CA, seeks an Associate Veterinarian with 1–4 years of small animal experience. Join a collaborative hospital focused on routine wellness, sick visits, diagnostics, and soft tissue surgery while growing surgical skills under mentorship.

The role emphasizes high‑quality medicine, client education, and thorough medical records. We offer mentorship, a supportive team, and a commitment to compassionate care for pets and their families.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree from an accredited program.
• Active veterinary license or ability to obtain licensure in California.
• 1-4 years of small animal clinical experience preferred.
• Interest in general practice and general surgery with mentorship.
• Strong communication with clients and staff.
• Compassionate, team-oriented approach.

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, GI, 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

Skills

Strong communication skills

Team player

Compassionate approach

Clinical excellence

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Job Description

Experience: Mid Level

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

Job Details

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 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