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Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital

Associate Veterinarian - Small Animal

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $130,000–$200,000/yr

Posted: 5 weeks ago

Location: Arroyo Grande, CA (Onsite)

Last Updated: 1 week ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 9/26/2026

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What they do

A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.

$129,971 / year median in California

+21% projected growth

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Job Description

Join Our Growing, Privately Owned Veterinary Team! Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital is a locally owned, modern small animal practice in beautiful Arroyo Grande, California. We're looking for a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our growing team. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship, we'd love to hear from you!

Our goal is simple:

provide exceptional patient care while creating a positive, supportive workplace where our team enjoys coming to work each day. What We Offer Competitive salary (based on experience) Flexible scheduling with an excellent work-life balance No after-hours or on-call responsibilities CE allowance and paid CE days Health benefits Employee pet discounts Supportive, collaborative team environment Modern equipment and a beautiful, newly built hospital About the Position We are seeking a veterinarian who: Has excellent communication and client education skills Enjoys building lasting relationships with clients and patients Practices high-quality, compassionate medicine Works well in a team-oriented environment Is committed to continued learning and professional growth Responsibilities Perform physical examinations and develop treatment plans Diagnose and treat medical conditions Perform routine and advanced surgical procedures (based on experience) Interpret laboratory results and diagnostic imaging Educate clients on preventative care and treatment options Maintain accurate medical records Collaborate with our experienced support staff to provide exceptional patient care Why Beach Cities Veterinary Hospital? We're proud to be a privately owned practice where every team member is valued. Our culture emphasizes teamwork, kindness, communication, and providing personalized care to every patient and client. We believe that happy employees provide the best medicine, and we're committed to fostering a workplace where everyone can thrive. If you're looking for a hospital where your voice matters, your work is appreciated, and you can make a meaningful impact every day, we'd love to meet you!

Pay:

$130,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person