Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Associate Veterinarian – General Practice

Los Angeles Metro, California
$120,000–$160,000 | Full-Time

Looking for a general practice opportunity where you can practice quality medicine, build lasting client relationships, and continue growing professionally?

DVM Focus is recruiting an Associate Veterinarian for an established small animal practice in the Los Angeles metro area. This is a busy, collaborative environment with a broad general practice caseload and a supportive veterinary team.

The opportunity can work well for an experienced veterinarian or a newer DVM looking for continued mentorship and professional development.

What You’ll Do

You’ll provide comprehensive small animal care, including:

• Wellness and preventive medicine
• General medical care
• Diagnostic workups and case management
• Routine surgery
• Dentistry
• Same-day sick visits
• Client education and communication
• Collaboration with veterinarians and support staff

You’ll have the opportunity to continue developing your clinical interests while maintaining medical autonomy within a team-oriented environment.

What They’re Looking For

• DVM, VMD, or equivalent veterinary degree
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest or proficiency in general medicine and surgery
• Commitment to compassionate, high-quality patient care
• Desire for continued professional development

DEA licensure and USDA accreditation should be active or obtainable after hire.

Compensation & Benefits

Base compensation: $120,000–$160,000 , depending on experience, qualifications, schedule, and compensation structure.

The overall package may also include:

• Sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Student loan assistance
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical autonomy
• Paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k)
• Continuing education allowance
• Professional dues and licensing support
• DVM mentorship and professional development
• Professional liability coverage
• Employee assistance resources
• Pet care discounts
• Potential future ownership opportunities

Why This One Is Worth a Conversation

This opportunity combines the variety of a busy small animal practice with flexibility, clinical autonomy, and room for continued professional growth.

Whether you’re building confidence early in your career or bringing established GP experience, there is room to develop your interests while working alongside a collaborative veterinary team.

DVM Focus will walk you through the practice, schedule, compensation structure, team, and expectations before an introduction is made so you can decide whether the opportunity actually aligns with what you want.