Southwest Veterinarian Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!
High Base Salary + Production with NO Negative Accrual
Southwest Veterinary hospital is a 4-veterinarian team with a broad range of experiences and skills, making us a great fit for new graduates and more experienced veterinarians alike. We are a full-service veterinary hospital and that enjoys the camaraderie of a multi-doctor practice and the luxury of being able to bounce difficult cases off one another. Our doctors each have a special interest, and we encourage associates to pursue their own clinical and surgical preferences. This allows the patient and their owners to develop a rapport with one veterinarian, while having access to the special abilities of all of us. We take pride in making it a priority to exceed client expectations and are proud in the number of positive client satisfaction reviews.
This is a great opportunity for a new grad who is looking for surgery mentorship!
Digital dental x-ray & high-speed dental equipment
State of the art laboratory - Idexx Catalyst/pro cyte
Cornerstone practice software
Access to local Board-Certified Surgeon / Ortho & Soft Tissue
What we offer:
Great work/life balance with 4.5-day work week. We are closed on Sundays and rotate our Saturday coverage.
Supportive and hands-on management
Mentorship and support for veterinarians at all levels and experience
Competitive salary with production incentives
401k with matching
Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
Retention Bonus
Continuing education allowance
Malpractice coverage
License renewal and professional association memberships
About Bakersfield, CA:
Bakersfield has a population of 375,000 and is in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Our central location puts us within 2 hours of beautiful Pacific beaches, cultural opportunities in Los Angeles or the spectacular national parks in the Sierra mountains. While we have mild seasonal changes, the weather is usually warm and sunny. Bakersfield's real estate prices and cost of living are among the most reasonable in the state.
Qualifications:
Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA-accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program
National Veterinary Associates is one of the largest and most respected communities of veterinary hospitals in the world, operating nearly 1,000 hospitals in North America, including in all 50 states, and caring for 8,000,000+ animals annually. NVA is backed by JAB Holding, a leading private equity firm. Each person who joins NVA is motivated by our mission to provide excellent, accessible care to improve the lives of animals and the people who love them. NVA has been extremely successful over its 25+ year history and we’re very excited about our next chapter as we work toward our shared vision of revolutionizing the pet care experience to provide more fulfilling lives for pets, their companions, and our team.