Veterinarian - Village Veterinary Clinic

Western Veterinary PartnersLompoc, CA
$130,000 - $150,000Onsite

About The Position

Village Veterinary Clinic is searching for an Associate DVM to join our Lompoc, CA, team! We’re searching for an Associate with 5+ years of experience and solid surgery and clinical skills. While we have an emphasis on small animal services, we also treat large animals and exotics. Our next Associate will focus on small animals, pocket pets are a plus! This is a full-time, Monday-Friday role comprised of 4-10s or 5-8s and rotating on-call services. The team at VVC is well-equipped to provide a complete range of services to clients along the central California coast. We’re looking for an Associate who loves small animal medicine (any special interests are welcome!), is reliable, compassionate, and a team player, is confident, capable, and thrives in ever changing environments, understands the importance of client education and communicates effectively, compassionately, and respectfully, and is licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of California.

Requirements

  • 5+ years of experience
  • Solid surgery and clinical skills
  • Licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of California
  • DVM or VMD
  • Valid California veterinary license
  • Ability to obtain a DEA license
  • Excellent client communication and customer service skills
  • Dedication to continued education

Nice To Haves

  • Pocket pets are a plus
  • Special interests in small animal medicine are welcome

Responsibilities

  • Focus on small animals, pocket pets are a plus
  • Perform routine procedures, dentistry, internal medicine, and emergency services
  • Offer large animal ambulatory services
  • Provide a complete range of services to clients
  • Client education and communication

Benefits

  • Competitive base salary DOE
  • Exciting bonus program
  • Relocation assistance
  • Generous annual PTO with rollover
  • Flexible scheduling
  • Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
  • Paid parental leave/ bonding time
  • Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
  • Professional development assistance
  • Paid professional membership dues/licensing
  • Structured mentorship program
  • 401(k) options
  • AVMA PLIT coverage
  • Personal pet discounts
  • Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
  • Paid sick leave
  • Health emergency leave
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