Associate Veterinarian

• 2-doctor team, looking to add a 3rd
• Dedicated support for doctors, with an RVT, assistant, and floater
• We perform most of the work in the exam with the pet and pet parent alongside the tech and doctor
• Highly collaborative environment where doctors regularly consult on cases, rechecks, diagnostics, and treatment plans
• We perform dentals with trained RVTs
• Hospital Manager is experienced, with a focus on client communication, team bonding, and staff development and leadership. She’s kind and incredibly smart.
• Medical Director is always thinking about what is best for the pet and how to accommodate the clients. She has built incredible relationships, and people in Monterey adore her and the hospital. She is a skilled surgeon and would be excited about mentoring a new grad who is interested in surgery and dentistry.
• Long-standing team with a reputation for being kind, welcoming, and supportive

• 2 exam rooms
• Dedicated surgery suite
• Ultrasound
• Digital radiology and digital dental radiology
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory
• Boarding facility
• AI Scribe

• Cat-only general practice
• Fear-Free
• Cat-Friendly
• Wellness, preventative care, and diagnostics
• Dentistry
• Soft tissue surgery and procedures, including PU, Cystotomy, GI procedures, eye and eyelid surgeries, select orthopedic procedures, cryosurgery for skin conditions, FHO, exploratory surgery, mass removals and biopsy
• Hospice Care
• Medical Grooming
• Boarding
• Behavior Consultations

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in learning dentistry and surgery or already skilled in these areas
• Ability to work onsite and in-person
• This role requires the ability to safely handle animals, perform examinations and medical procedures, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday. The position may require lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working with animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.

• Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance
• Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
• Bonuses
• PTO and holidays
• CE allowance + CE PTO days
• Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• International medical and emergency coverage
• Student loan options
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

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