Associate DVM for So.Cal. Private Practice - Mentorship for New Grads

Associate Veterinarians for GP/UC Private Practice Group in Southern California

The Bixby Animal Clinic veterinary hospital group has been serving the pet owners of Southern California since 2005.  Our 4th location in Torrance, CA, will soon expand into specialty and emergency services to offer a full range of care to our patients.

As committed private practice hospitals, we pride ourselves on providing excellent customer service to our clients and exceptional medical care to our patients.  To continue our mission of excellence in pet health, we’re extending our hours and hiring doctors for day and swing shifts.

About Our Hospitals

Bixby Animal Hospital and Urgent Care joins Bixby Animal Clinic in Long Beach, Lakewood Pet Vet in Lakewood, and Lincoln Animal Hospital in Cypress as the largest GP/Urgent Care in the South Bay. Besides wellness, sick pet, and walk-in appointments, our Associates perform surgeries on a wide variety of cases. Our facility works hand in hand with board-certified internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and criticalists onsite, so we’re able to keep our cases in-house.

You’ll have the freedom that a private practice offers to practice medicine the way you want, while having the backing of experienced DVM colleagues as you pursue professional growth.

 We have also made a significant investment in our team members so you can focus on delivering the highest quality medicine. Every Associate is supported by a Doctor’s Assistant in addition to RVTs, Vet Assistants, and Pharmacy Technician, all dedicated to our mission of providing excellent patient outcomes.

Our hospitals have 8 exam rooms, two surgery suites, large doctors’ office, separate dog and cat wards, and is outfitted with all the latest equipment, including:

• Digital full-body radiography and digital dental radiography
• In-house lab with Idexx Catalyst, SnapPro, Abaxis PTPTT, and CBC machines
• Full suite of dental equipment
• Endoscopy
• Cold laser
• Ultrasound
• ICU (oxygen) Cage
• In-house and online pharmacy

Mentorship for New Grads

We welcome talented new graduates and offer a structured mentorship program for the first 3-6 months of employment. During our Mentorship Program, our senior veterinarians guide our new graduates through the beginning of their work. Our Medical Director oversees our new graduates’ progress through the program, reviewing cases with them and providing feedback.

Our senior veterinarians are extremely experienced in soft tissue surgeries, mass removals, laceration repairs, and a variety of other invasive procedures. These veterinarians readily scrub into surgeries with our new graduates, whether they are routine or being performed for the first time.

Compensation and Benefits

• $140k - $180k base salary, depending on experience
• Signing bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Quarterly commission payments and no negative accrual
• Flexible 3 and 4-day work weeks
• Generous PTO
• Annual allowance for CE and paid time to attend
• Paid dues and licensing fees for AVMA, DEA, and VMB
• Professional liability insurance
• Covered Health Insurance with optional HSA, vision, and dental insurance
• Life and disability insurance
• 401k with company match
• Personal pet discounts

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university
• Valid license to practice in California, prior to start date
• Commitment to practicing medicine in accordance with CA VMB standards and veterinary medical ethics
• Exemplary behavior in all matters of hospital leadership
• Delivering timely, comprehensive medical care to patients