Doctor of Veterinary Medicine - DVM - Pico Rivera Animal Hospital

Pico Rivera Animal Hospital is looking for an Experienced Associate Veterinarian with a Passion for Surgery
, to join our cohesive team. This role will allow you to manage a heavy surgical caseload and give you an opportunity for leadership if interested. Our beautifully remodeled hospital has the latest technology and a skilled, long‑term support staff. Our current Medical Director, Dr. Rupinder Goraya, is skilled in soft tissue and orthopedic surgery and is willing to collaborate and mentor.

At Pico Rivera, we take the health and well‑being of our employees seriously, offering flexible working conditions and encouraging a well‑rounded work/life balance. We offer a great compensation package, including a competitive salary, quarterly production with no negative accrual, health insurance, 401K, PTO, generous CE allowance, additional PTO for CE, a generous signing bonus, and reimbursement for membership and license fees.

Pico Rivera is located approximately 11 miles south of downtown Los Angeles. It is a family‑friendly city with good school systems and a lower cost of living than nearby Los Angeles and Orange County.

• Competitive salary: $170,000 – $180,000 (negotiable based on experience)
• Quarterly production based bonus structure
• No negative accrual and no non‑compete
• Generous Sign‑on & Retention Bonus
• Additional Signing Incentive of $20,000 until 12/31/2025
• Annual Leadership Stipend available
• Relocation assistance available
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling with work‑life balance
• Opportunities for professional growth and continuing education 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
• 401k with company contribution
• Employee pet care discount

Our culture of care is built on partnership, collaboration, and local medical autonomy, empowering each hospital to deliver high‑quality care while benefiting from shared resources and a strong professional community. Whether you’re providing care in a hospital or supporting operations behind the scenes, Pet Vet is a place where you can grow your career, stay connected to your purpose, and make a meaningful impact.

If this sounds like a team you want to be a part of, please email your resume to Sonni Nevarez at s

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