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Associate Veterinarian - Medicine-First Practice with Ownership Potential
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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
Job Description
- Medicine-First Practice with Ownership Potential 5 mi/8 km 10 mi/15 km 25 mi/40 km 50 mi/80 km 100 mi/160 km 200 mi/320 km Search Results Job Details Explore Location Associate Veterinarian
- Medicine-First Practice with Ownership Potential Share Print Call Us Pine Animal Hospital Long Beach, California, United States (on-site) APPLY Associate Veterinarian
- Medicine-First Practice with Ownership Potential Share Print Call Us Pine Animal Hospital Long Beach, California, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 3 hours ago Associate Veterinarian
- Medicine-First Practice with Ownership Potential Share Print Call Us Pine Animal Hospital Long Beach, California, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Salary $150,000.00
- $180,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 0-1 Year Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Canine +1 Feline Salary
- Type Yearly Salary Type Full-Time +1 Part-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Associate Veterinarian
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Our hospital offers:
Strong technician support In-house laboratory and same-visit diagnostics Digital radiography Dental radiography Point-of-care ultrasound Rapid in-clinic cytology Integrated medical records with labs, imaging, and reports Specialist collaboration, including surgery, cardiology, internal medicine, and radiology support General practice, urgent care, dentistry, diagnostics, wellness, and integrative medicine Mentorship, case collaboration, and clinical development Paid continuing education aligned with your clinical interests Flexible time off and a genuine focus on long-term sustainability We believe good doctors should not have to choose between practicing excellent medicine and having a life outside the hospital. This position may be a strong fit if: You still genuinely love veterinary medicine You want to practice thoughtful, high-quality small animal medicine You are frustrated by production pressure, corporate metrics, or cookie-cutter care You value diagnostics, client communication, collaboration, and ethical recommendations You want strong technician support and a team that helps you succeed You are interested in clinical growth, mentorship, dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, urgent care, internal medicine, integrative medicine, or leadership You want a healthier work-life balance without giving up strong earning potential You may be interested in a future ownership or partnership path You do not need to be actively job hunting to start a conversation. Confidential inquiries are welcome. Requirements DVM, VMD, or equivalent degree California veterinary license, or eligibility to obtain one Strong communication skills Commitment to high-quality small animal medicine Interest in collaboration, clinical growth, and team-based patient care General practice and/or urgent care experience preferred, but fit matters more than years out of school Interest in dentistry, ultrasound, surgery, internal medicine, urgent care, integrative medicine, mentorship, leadership, or future ownership/partnership is welcomedJob ID:
85514295 Pine Animal Hospital View your LinkedIn connections Please refer to the company's website or job descriptions to learn more about them. View Full Profile View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like S Medical Director & Associate Veterinarian- Spring.
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- $200 $168 High-Speed Internet $55
- $75 $61 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.