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Associate Veterinarian-Surgery Oriented-Extensive Mentorship Offered
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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
- $200,000.00 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 Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Associate Veterinarian-Surgery Oriented-Extensive Mentorship Offered The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
ThePetAdvocateVet.com We are looking for a compassionate veterinarian with the desire to provide high quality, affordable care for public, rescue and shelter pets. We foster a continual learning environment and place a strong emphasis on mentorship. If you are interested in working with a great team with the ability to care for the many pets in need, please consider The Pet Advocate. Duties and Responsibilities
- Perform pre-surgical examinations.
- Safely and efficiently perform spay/neuter procedures.
- Perform additional surgical procedures such as hernia repair, enucleation, amputation, dew claw removal.
- Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
- Communicate effectively with clients.
- Full time position available only.
- Assist in overseeing dental procedures. Experience/ Qualification/Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine-DVM
- 2 years of experience in small animal practice recommended but not required. All levels of experience are encouraged to apply. Extensive mentorship will be provided and continually available.
- Ability to safely and efficiently perform spay and neuter procedures.
- Preference will be given to individuals with previous HQHVSN experience.
- Weekdays only. No on-call, no evenings, no after hours. Salary $160,000
- 200,000 annual salary depending on experience. Benefits (full time)
- 401k with employer match.
- Paid major US holidays.
- Paid health insurance plan.
- Paid vacation and sick leave.
- Paid CE allowance to meet the California biennial 36 hour requirement.
- Paid AVMA dues, California licensing and local VMA membership.
- Employee discounts.
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