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Associate Veterinarian for GP/Urgent Care So Cal Private Practice in Long Beach, CA
Bixby Animal Clinic has been a part of the local community for more than 18 years. As a committed private practice hospital, 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 now hiring a 7th doctor to care for our furry patients!
About our Hospital
Our facility works hand in hand with board-certified internists, dermatologists, cardiologists, orthopedic surgeons, and criticalists. 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.
To support our growing practice, Bixby Animal Clinic underwent a major expansion and remodel in 2021. Our upgraded facility has 8 exam rooms, two surgery suites, large doctors office, separate dog and cat wards, and is outfitted with new state-of-the-art 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
- Cold laser
- Ultrasound
- ICU (oxygen) Cage
- In-house and online pharmacy
- Paperless records management supported by an upgraded IT network infrastructure
- See our hospital tour on YouTube:
We re looking for experienced DVMs who are passionate about the field of veterinary medicine and want to grow with our hospital. 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.
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
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance for qualified candidates
- Quarterly commission payments and no negative accrual
- Flexible 3 and 4-day work weeks- Great work/life balance
- 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 vision and dental insurance
- Life and disability insurance
- 401k with company match
- Personal pet discounts
Your Skills and Qualifications
- 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
Your Future is Our Future. We invite you to be a part of our growth. Please email ...@bixbyanimal.com for further inquiries!