Associate Veterinarian
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Alliance Animal Health
Palmdale, CA, US
Summary
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to small animal patients. They will manage a variety of cases ranging from routine wellness exams to urgent walk-ins and complex surgical procedures.
Job Description
Company Description
High Desert Animal Care Hospital, located in the beautiful Palmdale, CA area, is a fast-paced small animal practice! For over 30 years, we’ve been providing exceptional care to our local patients—from routine check-ups to complex surgeries—handling everything from urgent walk-ins to challenging cases.
Whether it’s diving into a busy day of appointments, tackling new challenges, or learning and growing as a team, we’re always in it together. If you’re ready to join a dedicated, fun-loving team that looks forward to coming to work every day, this is the place for you!
Why join us?
- Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment and fun dynamic
- Strong support staff: Our DVMs love having a support staff that is highly trained with tenured team members
- Benefits: We offer DVMs extensive benefits including a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, student loan reimbursement, future ownership opportunities, etc.!
- Services Include: Routine Care, Dentistry, In-House Diagnostics, Cold Laser Therapy, Digital X-Rays, Ultrasounds, Complete Surgical Suite, etc. Learn more about our hospital here.
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Our Palmdale and Antelope Valley veterinarian office is very easy to get to and is about an hour outside of Hollywood, CA. Palmdale truly has something for everyone! Whether you're exploring scenic parks, hiking trails, or enjoying live music and delicious dining, there's always something to do. Plus, you're just a short drive from LA's dynamic city scene, breathtaking beaches, and snowy mountain peaks perfect for skiing.
Job Description
- Full Time, Part-Time or Relief Veterinarian
- Proficient in general medicine, surgery and dentistry
We offer our veterinarians:
- Flexible Scheduling & Medical Autonomy
- Comprehensive Benefits (paid vacation/sick time/holidays, health, dental, vision, liability, 401K, life & supplemental insurance, employee assistance program & personal pet care discounts)
- Future Ownership Opportunities
- Competitive Compensation
- DVM Mentor Network
- Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
- A Network of Support: Backed by a powerful network named one of Inc.'s Best Workplaces 2025!
Salary Range can vary from $120,000 to $180,000. Determining factor is solely based off experience, qualifications, schedule, compensation structure, and is subjected to change per applicable candidate.
Qualifications
- Doctor of Veterinary degree, or equivalent, from an accredited university
- Active veterinary state license, ability to obtain one
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
Additional Information
WE ARE A DRUG-FREE, EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER.
Company Policy & Federal & State Laws Forbid Discrimination Because of Age, Color, Race, Religion, Sex, Disability, Sexual Orientation or National Origin.
For additional details including our full equal opportunity statement, texting/outreach communication authorization, physical requirements of the job and more, please visit https://allianceanimal.com/additionaljobdescriptiondetails/.
#IND5
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
Founded
2016
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
At Alliance Animal Health, we’re proud to be home to 225+ veterinary practices across the U.S., and we believe that the best medicine and the best culture start at the local level. That’s why we prioritize medical autonomy and support our veterinarians in making the decisions that matter most for your patients and your community.
When a practice joins our network, the identity and leadership are maintained. Our role is to be a true partner, offering dedicated support in areas like recruitment, marketing, finance, and operations, so our veterinarians can stay focused on what they do best: caring for their patients.
Whether you're just getting started in your career, growing in a central support role, or planning for practice ownership, we’re here with personalized pathways and a team that’s behind you the whole way.
Our mission is simple: support those made to heal and care for animals while creating a place where veterinary professionals thrive. We build everything on a foundation of our core values: Passion, Engagement, Trust, and Service, a commitment that earned us a spot on Inc.’s Best Workplaces 2025. We’re proud to share that recognition with every member of our team.
Founded
2016
Company size
51-200 employees
Industry
Veterinary Services
Org type
Privately Held
Headquarters
Rye Brook, New York
