Associate Veterinarian

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager. Whether you're an experienced DVM or a recent graduate eager to grow, we'd love to talk about how you can thrive with us and help bring exceptional care to our community!

Clearlake Veterinary Clinic is a small animal clinic that practices high-quality, progressive medicine. We believe in modern medicine integrated with alternative therapies and are always open to and encourage new ideas. We take a team approach to daily patient case management and our veterinarians work closely together on difficult cases. Our wonderful, efficient support staff provide the doctors with the time they need to focus on their patients.

We are community centered and take pride in supporting several local community outreach programs including the ACME Foundation, Rotary of Lake County and the Clearlake Police K9 Unit.

We are proud to be one of the Pet Vet Care Centers Recent Graduate Certified Hospitals. This program allows new grads to learn from experienced Doctors who enjoy mentoring and teaching. This provides a mentorship program with unbeatable opportunities for one-on-one training in surgery & dentistry, access to a broad network of boarded specialists, personalized check‑ins, and more! New grads are encouraged to apply!

We are located in a beautiful and scenic area of Northern CA. Enjoy a more affordable, small‑town lifestyle with bigger city benefits within easy reach. Live less than 30-40 minutes from the best wineries in the world, 2 hours from amazing seaside destinations like Mendocino & Fort Bragg, and a little over an hour from Santa Rosa and Napa. Or live in Napa or Santa Rosa and we will help with your commute costs!

• Competitive salary: $130,000 $ 150,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Production Incentive Plan/bonus structure
• No negative accrual and no non‑compete!
• Generous Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling with work‑life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education including reimbursement and time off for CE & license fees and more
• Full benefits package, including but not limited to:
  Health, dental, vision, disability and liability insurance starting at 30 days
• 401k with company contribution
• VIN & PLUMB Membership
• Employee pet care discounts

Ready to take the next step? Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Heather Williams at hw or apply at

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work‑ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and…