Associate Veterinarian Torrance Companion Animal Hospital

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: $200K–$225K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $100K

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as Associate Veterinarian at Torrance Companion Animal Hospital. 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.

Torrance Companion Animal Hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs six days a week, including urgent and emergency care during regular operating hours. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced veterinarian seeking a collaborative team, a broad and engaging caseload, and the support to practice high-quality medicine.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Located in the South Bay of Los Angeles, Torrance offers a more relaxed side of Southern California, with nearby beaches, year-round sunshine, farmers markets, shopping and dining, and more than 200 acres of parks and outdoor space. It’s a welcoming place to build your career while enjoying everything the South Bay has to offer outside of work.

• A recently refreshed, spacious hospital designed to support high-quality medicine and exceptional client service
• A collaborative, experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff
• A diverse caseload that includes comprehensive, urgent, and emergency care during regular operating hours

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Torrance Companion 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: $200,000-$225,000
• Quarterly production plan with no deficit carryover
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $100,000
• 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)…