Associate Veterinarian

High Desert Animal Care Hospital • Palmdale, CA

14h • Onsite

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 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.

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 but not required
• USDA Accreditation preferred but not required

Responsibilities

• Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry

Benefits

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan reimbursement
• Future ownership opportunities
• Flexible Scheduling
• Medical Autonomy
• Paid vacation/sick time/holidays
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Liability insurance
• 401K
• Life & supplemental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Personal pet care discounts
• Competitive Compensation
• DVM Mentor Network
• Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees