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Associate Veterinarian
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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
- safest techniques for our patients and staff Our hospital is AAHA-accredited, Fear-Free and Feline Friendly Schedule Current hospital hours: Monday
- Saturday from 8 am to 6 pm; Sunday
- Closed Full-time 4 day week, 10 hour day (3 days off per week) Cases Our practice focuses on providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats.
- offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.
Benefits:
We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more! The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development) We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer- Veterans / Disabled.
Job ID:
85178215 VCA Animal Hospitals Healthcare / Health Services View your LinkedIn connections VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forw... View Full Profile More Jobs from VCA Animal Hospitals Relief Client Service Representative Hermosa Beach, California, United States 18 hours ago Client Service Representative Carpinteria, California, United States 19 hours ago Veterinary Assistant Spring, Texas, United States 19 hours ago See all Jobs View your connections LinkedIn Jobs You May Like Veterinary Assistant VCA Animal Hospitals Manhattan Beach, CA, United States (on-site) Relief Client Service Representative VCA Animal Hospitals Hermosa Beach, CA, United States (on-site) Veterinary Technician VCA Animal Hospitals Hermosa Beach, CA, United States (on-site) Internist VCA Animal Hospitals Lawndale, CA, United States (on-site) APPLY American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF)AVMA LIFE AVMA PLIT AVMA
Political Action Committee (PAC) Student AVMA (SAVMA) Contact Us Work at AVMA Privacy Policy Terms of Use Site Map Follow Us Subscribe to Newsletters © 2026 American Veterinary Medical Association. All Rights Reserved. Job Location Manhattan Beach, California, United States Utilities Basic (Electricity, heating, cooling, water, garbage for 915 sq ft apartment) $140- $543 $245 High-Speed Internet $60
- $100 $66 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.