Associate Veterinarian
Sign-on Bonus and/or Relocation Bonus Available!
About You
You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.
The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence and foster collaboration within our team environment.
We offer superior mentorship for any new doctors!
Experience & Skills Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
- State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
- Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.
As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.
About Us
We are a small animal practice located in Tehachapi focusing on routine check-ups, vaccinations, non-urgent illness exams, blood, urine, and fecal testing as well as other everyday care, quiet number of emergency cases come, and limited orthopedics. Our hospital has a close, experienced team with a high patient volume and a committed client base. We pride ourselves on evolving with our profession and fostering an environment that supports our hospital’s core values.
Our hospital consists of a complete in-house diagnostic lab, digital radiology (including dental radiology), ultrasonography, and a complete surgical suite. We currently have four veterinarians and an incredible support staff.
We are located in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains. Our community offers the best in small towns while being close to large cities without high-cost living. Tehachapi’s location is ideal as national parks, beautiful deserts, and the incredible California coastline are all only a few hours away. If you want to get away from hectic city life and enjoy the safety and charm of small-town living, then Tehachapi might be a great fit for you.
We are open Monday – Friday, 8:00 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.
Serving Tehachapi, Golden Hills, Stallion Springs, Heart flat/Keene, and Bear Valley.
Benefits – our care in action
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:
- Competitive compensation
- Comprehensive health benefits
- Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
- Paid parental and purr-ental leave
- Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
- Personalized care for every family-forming journey
- 401(k) match
- Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
- Student loan management tools and assistance
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $140,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.
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