About this opportunity

Global Veterinary Careers lists this Associate Veterinarian / Medical Director – Watsonville, California opportunity in watsonville, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

Associate Veterinarian / Medical Director – Watsonville, California

GVC is recruiting on behalf of a well-established and growing independent veterinary group in Watsonville, California. We are seeking experienced Veterinarians – including recent graduates – to join a state-of-the-art hospital facility with a fully trained, collaborative team already in place.

This is a genuine opportunity to join a practice that understands veterinary medicine is more than a business. Clinical excellence, the human-animal bond, and outstanding client care are at the heart of everything this group does.

About the Hospital

Modern, purpose-built hospital facility in Watsonville, CA

Full in-house diagnostics including laboratory, pharmacy, ultrasound and radiography

Fully equipped surgical suites including critical care monitoring and isolation ward

Comprehensive service offering across preventative care, surgery, dentistry and diagnostics

Supportive, fully trained veterinary team in place

The Role

Depending on experience, this position can be filled at Associate Veterinarian or Medical Director level. Responsibilities include:

Delivering high-quality general practice medicine across a varied caseload

Performing surgical procedures including spay/neuter, dentistry, mass removal, hernia repair and extractions

Advising clients on preventative care, vaccinations, nutrition and general animal health

Maintaining excellent clinical records and client communication

Supporting and mentoring veterinary technical staff

Contributing to the financial performance and growth of the hospital

Ensuring compliance with the Veterinary Medical Board, AAHA standards and California regulations

What We're Looking For

DVM or VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school

Licensed or eligible to be licensed in California

Minimum 1 year of veterinary experience preferred – recent graduates also welcome

Strong surgical skills including routine spay/neuter and dentistry

A collaborative, client-focused approach with good clinical judgement

For Medical Director level: prior leadership or supervisory experience is advantageous

Compensation & Benefits

Base salary $150,000 – $250,000 depending on experience and level

ProSal / production-based earning structure

Profit sharing

Competitive sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance available

401(k)

Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

$2,500 annual CE allowance plus paid CE days

Paid veterinary and DEA licence fees

Paid vacation and sick leave

Employee pet care discount

About the Employer

Our client is an independent veterinary group with a clear philosophy – that exceptional medicine and genuine care for the human-animal bond should never be compromised. They invest in their facilities, their teams and their people, creating an environment where veterinarians can thrive clinically and professionally.

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