Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a companion animal hospital seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. Caring for cats and dogs, this opportunity offers a varied and rewarding caseload within a supportive practice environment. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable, managing medical records accurately, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The Associate Veterinarian will also promote preventative healthcare, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality companion animal medicine. Veterinarians have access to a comprehensive in-house laboratory for rapid blood work and diagnostic testing, diagnostic imaging, modern surgical equipment, and advanced anesthesia capabilities. These resources enable the team to efficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions while supporting preventive care, dentistry, and routine surgical procedures.
The hospital provides a purpose-designed environment for companion animal care. The facility features dedicated examination rooms, a fully equipped treatment area, surgical facilities, diagnostic imaging capabilities, comfortable patient care spaces, and an in-house pharmacy, allowing veterinarians to manage a broad range of wellness, medical, and surgical cases in an efficient clinical setting. As an AAHA-accredited hospital, the practice is regularly evaluated to ensure it meets high standards across surgery, patient care, diagnostic imaging, anesthesia, cleanliness, and client service.
The hospital is AAHA accredited.
The hospital provides a comprehensive range of veterinary services for dogs and cats, offering a varied companion animal caseload. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, dentistry, spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, in-house diagnostics, diagnostic imaging, microchipping, nutritional counselling, emergency and urgent care during hospital hours, home visits, end-of-life care, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. An in-house pharmacy and online prescription ordering also support convenient continuation of care for clients.
Serving the Riverside community since 1985, the hospital welcomes new clients and is committed to providing compassionate, comprehensive veterinary care while building long-term relationships with pet owners through personalized service and client education.

Team
The practice is supported by an experienced team of veterinarians, registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client care professionals who work collaboratively to deliver high-quality companion animal care in a welcoming and supportive environment.

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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