Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
High Desert Animal Care Hospital, located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases. Whether it’s diving into a busy day of appointments, tackling new challenges, or learning and growing as a team, we’re always in it together. If you’re ready to join a dedicated, fun-loving team that looks forward to coming to work every day, this is the place for you! Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment and fun dynamic. Our DVMs love having a support staff that is highly trained with tenured team members. Services Include: Routine Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Cold Laser Therapy, Digital X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Complete Surgical Suite, etc. Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing. This position can be Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one
Nice To Haves
- Current DEA License preferred
- USDA Accreditation preferred
Responsibilities
- Proficient in general medicine
- Proficient in surgery
- Proficient in dentistry
Benefits
- Sign-on bonus
- Relocation assistance
- Student loan reimbursement
- Future ownership opportunities
- Flexible Scheduling
- Medical Autonomy
- Paid vacation
- Paid sick time
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Liability insurance
- 401K
- Life insurance
- Supplemental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Personal pet care discounts
- Competitive Compensation
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE Allowance
- Professional Dues
- A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
