Associate Veterinarian

  • Tempus Veterinary Recruitment
  • Palmdale, California
  • 1 day ago
  • Full Time

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$120,000 - $180,000 Annual

Job Description


Introduction
Our client is a practice hiring for a Veterinarian to join their fast-paced small animal hospital. They see small animals and offer a broad range of services from routine care to complex surgery, as well as handling urgent walk-ins and challenging cases. They are looking for a full-time, part-time, or relief doctor to join a dedicated and supportive team. Species seen include dogs and cats. The practice highlights extensive mentorship opportunities, a strong support team, and a positive, close-knit workplace culture.

Working Hours / Rota
The hospital's opening hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8am to 5pm. The practice is closed on Thursday. Saturday hours are 8am to 5pm, and Sunday hours are 8am to 4pm. The position may be structured as full-time or part-time depending on the candidate's needs.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The role includes responsibilities in general medicine, surgery, dentistry, routine care, urgent care, and supporting the hospital's mission of providing complete care for patients. Daily duties involve examining patients, performing surgical and dental procedures, and utilizing in-house diagnostic tools. The position is open to experienced veterinarians, and new graduates seeking mentorship are encouraged to apply.

Practice Details
The practice provides services such as routine care, dentistry, in-house diagnostics, cold laser therapy, digital X-rays, ultrasounds, a complete surgical suite, microchipping, and urgent care. The facility describes itself as a full-service animal hospital with experienced veterinary staff and a focus on pet health education. The culture emphasizes learning, teamwork, and support, with extensive benefits including sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, and future ownership opportunities.

Team
The practice currently has one DVM. The team consists of experienced veterinary staff and a highly trained, tenured support team that assists with patient care and hospital operations.

Candidate Requirements

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

About Tempus Recruitment

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The Package

Salary up to $180,000 (Annual)

  • $120k-$180k base salary + production
  • Up to $100k signing bonus
  • Health, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • PTO, sick time, and holidays
  • Liability insurance
  • Life and supplemental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Personal pet care discounts
  • Future ownership options
  • Relocation assistance (if required)
  • Paid CE allowance and professional dues
  • 12-month extensive mentorship program for new grads

Job Summary


Employment Type
Full Time
Salary
$120,000 - $180,000 Annual

Benefit Insights


Health Insurance
Vacation Leave
Flexible Schedules
Sick Leave
401(k)
Holiday Pay
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance

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Originally Posted on: 3/12/2026