Associate Veterinarian - Apple Valley Animal Hospital

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.

Because life is better with pets.

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.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

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

You care for pets. We care for you.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian
with strong surgical skills 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.

Apple Valley Animal Hospital in Apple Valley, California is a busy, progressive, energetic, client-centered hospital. Our goal is to provide the highest level of veterinary medicine through excellence in patient, client, and staff care. We are proud of our highly leveraged, well-trained technical staff. We have six exam rooms and the latest medical equipment; including digital x-ray, laser surgery, ultrasound, endoscopy, dental x-ray, and videoscope.

• This is an excellent opportunity to work in a warm, friendly, full-service hospital.
• We strive in providing a comfortable, collaborative, and mentoring environment
• We have been proudly voted 'Best in the Desert' for the past 20 years
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We are located in the high desert area of Southern California, approximately 90 miles east of Los Angeles. This region has approximately 327 days of sunshine annually, clean air, and a generally mild climate. We are a one-hour drive to the local mountains for snow skiing, water skiing, hiking, and other outdoor activities. We are located just 1½ hours from downtown Los Angeles, breath taking southern California beaches, world class attractions and about a 2½ hours' drive to San Diego or Las Vegas.

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Salary $175,000 to $200,000
• Quarterly Production-No Negative Deficit Carryover Plan
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

• 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 training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD)…