Job Description:

New Urgent Care Hospital Opening Summer 2024- Associate Veterinarian Wanted! Bixby Animal Hospital and Urgent Care will be opening a brand new, state-of-the-art animal hospital and urgent care in Summer 2024. This is the 4th location of a private practice that has been a part of the South Bay community since 2005. As a committed private practice hospital, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service to our clients and exceptional medical care to our patients. To continue our mission of excellence in pet health, we're now hiring doctors for our newest full-service animal hospital. You'll have the freedom that a private practice offers to practice medicine the way you want, while having the backing of experienced DVM colleagues as you pursue professional growth. About Our HospitalsBixby Animal Hospital and Urgent Care joins Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, Lakewood Pet Vet in Lakewood, and Lincoln Animal Hospital in Cypress as the largest GPUrgent Care in the South Bay. Besides wellness, sick pet, and walk-in appointments, our Associates perform surgeries on a wide variety of cases. Our facility works hand in hand with board-certified internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and criticalists onsite, so we're able to keep our cases in-house. We have also made a significant investment in our team members so you can focus on delivering the highest quality medicine. Every Associate is supported by a Doctor's Assistant in addition to RVTs, Vet Assistants, and Pharmacy Technician, all dedicated to our mission of providing excellent patient outcomes. Our new hospital will have 8 exam rooms, two surgery suites, large doctors' office, separate dog and cat wards, and is outfitted with all the latest equipment, including:Digital full-body radiography and digital dental radiography In-house lab with Idexx Catalyst, SnapPro, Abaxis PTPTT, and CBC machines Full suite of dental equipment EndoscopyCold laser Ultrasound ICU (oxygen) CageIn-house and online pharmacy Mentorship for New GradsWe welcome talented new graduates and offer a structured mentorship program for the first 3-6 months of employment. During our Mentorship Program, our senior veterinarians guide our new graduates through the beginning of their work. Our Medical Director oversees our new graduates' progress through the program, reviewing cases with them and providing feedback.Our senior veterinarians are extremely experienced in soft tissue surgeries, mass removals, laceration repairs, and a variety of other invasive procedures. These veterinarians readily scrub into surgeries with our new graduates, whether they are routine or being performed for the first time. Compensation and Benefits Signing bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidatesQuarterly commission payments and no negative accrual Flexible 3 and 4-day work weeks Generous PTO Annual allowance for CE and paid time to attendPaid dues and licensing fees for AVMA, DEA, and VMB Professional liability insurance Covered Health Insurance with optional vision and dental insurance Life and disability insurance 401k with company match Personal pet discounts Your Skills and Qualifications A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Valid license to practice in California, prior to start date Commitment to practicing medicine in accordance with CA VMB standards and veterinary medical ethics Exemplary behavior in all matters of hospital leadership Delivering timely, comprehensive medical care to patients Your Future is Our Future. We invite you to be a part of our growth. Please email for further inquiries!