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Southwest Veterinarian Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team!

Southwest Veterinary hospital is a 4-veterinarian team with a broad range of experiences and skills, making us a great fit for new graduates and more experienced veterinarians alike. We are a full-service veterinary hospital and that enjoys the camaraderie of a multi-doctor practice and the luxury of being able to bounce difficult cases off one another. Our doctors each have a special interest, and we encourage associates to pursue their own clinical and surgical preferences. This allows the patient and their owners to develop a rapport with one veterinarian, while having access to the special abilities of all of us. We take pride in making it a priority to exceed client expectations and are proud in the number of positive client satisfaction reviews. 

This is a great opportunity for a new grad who is looking for surgery mentorship!

About the hospitals:

• Digital x-rays 
• Ultrasound
• Digital dental x-ray & high speed dental equipment
• State of the art laboratory - Idexx Catalyst/pro cyte
• Cornerstone practice software
• Access to local Board Certified Surgeon / Ortho & Soft Tissue

What we offer:

• Great work/life balance with 4.5 day work week. We are closed on Sundays and rotate our Saturday coverage.
• Supportive and hands-on management
• Mentorship and support for veterinarians at all levels and experience
• Competitive salary with production incentives
• 401k with matching
• Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
• Retention Bonus
• Continuing education allowance
• Malpractice coverage
• License renewal and professional association memberships

About Bakersfield, CA:

Bakersfield has a population of 375,000 and is in the southern end of the San Joaquin Valley. Our central location puts us within 2 hours of beautiful Pacific beaches, cultural opportunities in Los Angeles or the spectacular national parks in the Sierra mountains. While we have mild seasonal changes, the weather is usually warm and sunny. Bakersfield's real estate prices and cost of living are among the most reasonable in the state.

Equal Employment Opportunity

It is the policy of the company to afford equal opportunities to all applicants and employees regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, non-disqualifying disability, or status as a disabled or Vietnam era veteran

For more information, please reach out to Taylor Smith- Taylor.smith@nva.com