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Job description
Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three-day, four-day, and rotating 3/4/3 schedule options | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $180K–$200K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75K
Position Overview
Join PetVet Care Centers as an Associate Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) at TLC Animal Clinic. You’ll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.
Located in Chino Hills, California, TLC Animal Clinic provides comprehensive veterinary care for cats and dogs. The hospital is open Monday through Saturday and has built an outstanding reputation for high-quality, professional care delivered with a compassionate touch.
You care for pets. We care for you.
Why You’ll Love Working Here
From advanced imaging using radiographs to ultrasounds to drug-free cold laser therapy to relieve pain, our in-house lab has the technology our Chino Hills vets need to provide a quick diagnosis and effective treatment options
A full range of services, from routine exams to dental care and surgery
Chino Hills is regularly ranked among Money's "100 Best Places to Live"—3,000 acres of open space, 44 parks, 48 miles of trails, low crime, and California Distinguished Schools
Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony
For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, TLC offers flexible scheduling options, including:
Three-day workweeks
Four-day workweeks
A 3/4/3 schedule
If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.
Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.
What We Offer
We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:
Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $180,000-$200,000
Quarterly production plan with no deficit carryover
Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
401(k) with discretionary contribution
Team member pet discounts
Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
CE stipends and career development resources
Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources
Key Responsibilities
Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
Client communication and education
Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
Maintaining accurate medical records
Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
Performs other duties as assigned by Management.
Qualifications (Required)
Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
Current State Veterinary License
DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
Excellent surgical and dental skills.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care.
Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff.
Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners.
Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain.
May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work.
Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)
Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment.
Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital.
Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff.
Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback.
Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.
Ethics: Knowledge and understanding of ethical principles that guide decisions affecting patients.
Commitment to Continuing Education: Commitment to utilize available resources of continuing education and to facilitate learning of others.
Pay Range (based on a full-time, 40-hour workweek)
$180,000-$200,000 USD
About PetVet Care Centers
Our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people by providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage - for all the moments that matter. Because life is better with pets.
We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience - every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.
PetVet is an equal opportunity employer. All employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, pregnancy, religion, citizenship, national origin/ancestry, physical/mental disabilities, military status or any other basis prohibited by law. EOE, M/F/D/V
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Worksite address
chino hills, CA, 91709, US
Who can apply
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