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  • Location San Clemente, CA
  • Salary $140k/year - 180k/year
  • Job Type Full Time
  • Posted October 24, 2025

We don’t just treat pets—we serve a mission. Our team is proud to provide affordable, high-quality care to the pets that need it most, and now we’re looking for a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated crew.

If you’re someone who finds fulfillment in helping animals regardless of circumstance, and you believe access to excellent care shouldn’t be a luxury, we want to talk to you!

Compensation: $140,000–$180,000 base salary + production bonus + sign-on bonus

🐾 Why You'll Love It Here:

  • We’re deeply rooted in the community and driven by purpose
  • You’ll work with modern diagnostic tools and a team that has your back
  • Compensation that rewards your expertise: $120K–$180K base + production
  • Sign-on bonus to make joining even easier
  • A culture that balances compassion with clinical excellence—and doesn’t take itself too seriously

💡 What You’ll Do:

  • Provide thoughtful, effective medical care and lead with empathy
  • Work up cases with access to diagnostics including in-house lab, radiology, and more
  • Manage your time and your team with support from helpful protocols and SOAP-based systems
  • Take ownership of your cases while collaborating with a team that values shared knowledge
  • Prioritize urgent care and help patients when they need it most
  • Build strong, lasting client relationships and educate them on preventive care



👩‍⚕️ What We’re Looking For:

  • A licensed DVM in good standing in the state of California
  • Someone who thrives in a team environment and genuinely wants to make a difference
  • Strong communicator with solid clinical judgment and a compassionate heart

✨ Benefits That Go Above and Beyond:

  • Medical, dental, vision (with multiple plan options including 100% employer-paid dental)
  • 401(k) with match up to 5%
  • CE allowance and generous PTO for personal days, vacation, and CE
  • Short-term disability and life insurance included
  • Long-term disability and fertility/family-building benefits available
  • DailyPay – access your earnings before payday
  • Pet care discounts, VIN access, paid licenses and dues (AVMA, DEA, state board)
  • Mental wellness support through Headspace and EAP
  • LGBTQIA+ affirming healthcare with FOLX, and musculoskeletal wellness through Sword