Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a veterinary hospital providing comprehensive care for dogs and cats in Bakersfield, California. They are seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join the hospital on a part-time basis. The role is suited to a compassionate, motivated, and client-focused veterinarian who is passionate about delivering high-quality care and building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive patient examinations and medical work-ups, diagnostics, medical treatments, surgical services, and client education. Responsibilities include performing diagnostic procedures and surgery, maintaining accurate medical records, prescribing medications and following controlled substance protocols, promoting teamwork and staff efficiency, and working with hospital management on weekly priorities and expectations. The veterinarian will also evaluate and monitor daily hospital protocols from intake through discharge, monitor hospitalized cases, attend daily rounds when possible, and participate in practice management updates and training. This position is specifically for an experienced veterinarian.

Practice Details
The hospital provides vaccinations and preventative care, wellness exams, internal medicine, dental care, urgent and emergency care, senior care, puppy and kitten care, soft tissue surgery, and orthopedic surgery. Diagnostic and treatment capabilities include digital radiography, bloodwork, urinalysis, fecal exams, cold laser therapy, and ECG/EKG. The hospital is open Monday through Friday from 8:00am to 5:00pm and is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Team
The hospital has two DVMs and a great tenured support team, including experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff. The environment is supportive and team-focused, with an emphasis on quality medicine, compassionate care, positive teamwork, and staff efficiency.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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