Veterinarian - Surgery

Coffee Road Animal Hospital
in Bakersfield, California, is looking for a part-time or full-time veterinarianwith a passion for surgery
.

This role is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys performing soft tissue procedures, including spays and neuters of all sizes, and is interested in expanding into more advanced surgical cases over time. You'll work alongside a collaborative leadership team with the equipment, skilled support staff, and resources needed to practice high-quality medicine and continue growing your surgical expertise.

Coffee Road Animal Hospital is proud to provide compassionate, high-quality veterinary care to Bakersfield and the surrounding communities. Our experienced team combines advanced medicine with personalized care to help pets live long, healthy lives while delivering exceptional service to every client. We foster a supportive, team-oriented culture that values collaboration, work-life balance, and professional growth—creating an environment where our team, clients, and patients can all thrive.

• Flexible work schedule with no weekends, supporting a healthy work-life balance.
• Consistent daytime hours (7:30 AM–5:30 PM), with a team culture that prioritizes getting doctors home on time.
• Collaborative medical team of 4 experienced veterinarians and a long-tenured support staff, allowing you to focus on practicing exceptional medicine.
• Small animal general practice serving primarily cats and dogs.
• Support foryour professional interests, with encouragement to develop and pursue areas of clinical passion.
• Hands-on continuing education through ourPet One Veterinary  Training Center, helping you grow throughout your career.
• Team-friendly hiring approach—if you have a colleague looking for a new opportunity, we welcome veterinarians interested in joining together.

Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:

• Modern, well-equipped facility featuring 4 exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, and an in-house IDEXX laboratory.
• Advanced diagnostic technology, including brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, air dentistry, and digital dental radiography.
• Surgical opportunities ranging from routine procedures to soft tissue surgery, and cesarean sections.
• Extensive dental caseload with frequent opportunities to perform dental procedures using digital dental radiography.
• Emphasis on pain management to supportoptimalpatient comfort and recovery.
• Full-service pet resort offering boarding, daycare, and professional grooming.
• Behavioral and socialization services offered to help pets thrive both at home and in the community.

Bakersfield offers an affordable cost of living,a strong senseof community, and convenient access to both city amenities and outdoor recreation. Ideallylocatedin California's Central Valley,it'sjust a few hours from
Los Angeles, the Central Coast, the Sierra Nevada, and Sequoia National Park
, making weekend getaways easy. Nearby communities like
Tehachapi, Delano, Wasco, Shafter, and Arvin
add to the region's appeal, while the city's central location makes it a practical hub for work, travel, and exploring the best of California.

• $100–$150/hour or $120,000–$150,000 annually, depending on experience (DOE). Final compensation is based on experience, surgical procedures performed, and hours worked
• Full Benefits (health, vision, dental) & 401K with 3% match

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