Associate Veterinarian

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three-day, four-day, and rotating 3/4/3 schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $180K–$200K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75K

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as an Associate Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at TLC Animal Clinic. You’ll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.

Located in Chino Hills, California, TLC Animal Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday and has built an outstanding reputation for high-quality, professional care delivered with a compassionate touch.

You care for pets. We care for you.

• From advanced imaging using radiographs to ultrasounds to drug-free cold laser therapy to relieve pain, our in-house lab has the technology our Chino Hills vets need to provide a quick diagnosis and effective treatment options
• A full range of services, from routine exams to dental care and surgery
• Chino Hills is regularly ranked among Money's "100 Best Places to Live"—3,000 acres of open space, 44 parks, 48 miles of trails, low crime, and California Distinguished Schools

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, TLC offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three-day workweeks
• Four-day workweeks
• A 3/4/3 schedule

If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

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

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $180,000-$200,000
• Quarterly production plan with no deficit carryover
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 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 care center / 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) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a…