Associate Veterinarian

Northwood Animal Hospital

Location: Irvine, CA 92620

Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

At Northwood Animal Hospital, we are dedicated to providing exceptional, compassionate care to our community's pets. Our modern facility features a clean, collaborative working environment supported by a skilled, knowledgeable, and friendly team that is passionate about veterinary medicine.

We are currently seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to work 4 days per week. Our ideal candidate is highly motivated, self-driven, adaptable to change, and willing to be a team player, bringing a positive vibe to our fantastic team!

Schedule Requirements:

Full-time, 4 day workweek with Saturday shifts on a rotating schedule.

Typical shifts are from 9:00am to 6:30pm.

What We Offer:Competitive Salary: Competitive base pay with production bonuses.

Comprehensive Benefits: Full medical coverage, including full-coverage dental benefits, 401k and employee discounts.

Paid Time Off:

Year 1: 80 hours

Year 2: 100 hours

Year 3 and beyond: 120 hours

Professional Growth: $1500 CE allowance, reimbursed license fees and professional dues.

Support Staff: Experienced veterinary technicians and assistants to ensure a smooth, efficient workflow.

Key Responsibilities:

Diagnose and treat domestic pets and manage a diverse caseload.

Handle walk-ins and urgent care cases with confidence.

Perform soft tissue surgeries such as canine & feline ovariohysterectomy/castration, mass removal and routine dental procedures.

Educate clients on preventative care, treatment plans, and nutritional needs.

Effectively delegate tasks to matching skilled veterinary technicians and assistants.

Maintain accurate, detailed electronic medical records.

Required Qualifications:

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited university.

Active, unrestricted veterinary license in the state of California.

Active DEA license is required.

Active PLIT professional liability coverage is required.

Willingness to be trained on and work with rabbits & guinea pigs is required.

Preferred Qualifications:

At least 3 years of experience in small animal medicine, surgery, and dentistry is preferred.

Exotics experience is preferred (rabbits, guinea pigs). Must be genuinely willing to learn if not already comfortable treating exotic patients.

A friendly, positive attitude with strong communication and client-relationship skills.