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Santa Maria Animal Hospital
Veterinarian
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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
Career Center Home Search Jobs Veterinarian 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 Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Santa Maria Animal Hospital SANTA MARIA, California, United States (on-site) APPLY Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Santa Maria Animal Hospital SANTA MARIA, California, United States (on-site) Spotlight Preferred APPLY Posted 5 days ago Veterinarian Share Print Call Us Santa Maria Animal Hospital SANTA MARIA, California, United States (on-site) APPLY Job Duration Indefinite Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience 1-2 Years Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel 10-25% Species Feline +1 Canine Type Full-Time Position Veterinarian AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Veterinarian The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Please independently verify any critical information before relying on it. Description Santa Maria Animal Hospital has an immediate opening for a full time Managing Veterinarian. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with strong communication skills who is looking for a long-term position with an option to buy into the business. We are a full service small animal veterinary hospital and welcomes both dogs and cats in need of routine medical, surgical and dental care. Our office is located on California's beautiful Central Coast and our clients know us for our friendly, knowledgeable and caring team. We have been serving our community for over 50 years. We are looking for a managing partner and/or associate Veterinarian who is able to diagnose and treat our clients' animals. Our clinic specializes in dogs, cats and occasionally smaller animals. Your day-to-day as a Vet includes performing surgeries on injured animals, dentals, treating wounds, spaying and neutering animals and prescribing medicine. If you love being around animals and are committed to offering them the best possible healthcare, we'd like to meet you. Ultimately, you'll act as the point of contact for pet owners, whether it's to treat illnesses and injuries or to advise on animal nutrition and general care. Requirements Must hold a valid veterinary license for the state of California. Minimal experience of at least 1 to 2 years in a veterinary practice.
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- $325 $160 High-Speed Internet $70
- $150 $70 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.