Associate Veterinarian – Lawndale, California

Location Lawndale
Discipline: USA Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $140000 to $180000
Contact name: Matt Doyle

Contact email: matt@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: ISA18-09

​Associate Veterinarian – Lawndale, California

Location: Lawndale, California
Salary: $140,000 – $180,000 per year plus monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Schedule: Full-time
Caseload: Small animal medicine, surgery, advanced dentistry, urgent care, exotics, and integrative medicine
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, annual CE allowance with paid CE days, maternity leave, professional liability coverage, disability insurance, structured mentorship, and leadership development

About the Role

A well-established veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join its team in Lawndale, California.

Offering a $140,000 – $180,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, this position provides the opportunity to practise across a diverse caseload while benefiting from clinical autonomy, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and access to additional veterinary expertise.

The veterinarian will have exposure to a broad range of services, including general small animal medicine, surgery, advanced dentistry, urgent care, exotics, and integrative medicine including acupuncture.

With internal specialty consultations and structured educational resources available, clinicians are supported in managing complex cases, developing new skills, and pursuing individual areas of veterinary interest.

About the Practice

This is an established veterinary practice in Lawndale, California, providing comprehensive medical and surgical care to patients throughout the South Bay community.

The hospital offers a varied clinical environment with services encompassing surgery, advanced dentistry, urgent care, exotic animal medicine, and acupuncture, alongside comprehensive general veterinary care.

Veterinarians benefit from modern clinical facilities and access to internal specialty consultations, providing additional support when investigating or managing more complex cases.

The working environment emphasizes clinical excellence, collaboration, client relationships, continuing education, and professional development, with structured resources available for veterinarians interested in expanding their clinical expertise or progressing toward leadership.

The varied caseload provides an attractive opportunity for clinicians interested in broadening their experience beyond traditional small animal general practice, particularly in urgent care, dentistry, exotics, surgery, and integrative medicine.

Responsibilities

The Veterinarian will:

  • Perform comprehensive veterinary examinations.

  • Provide routine wellness and preventive healthcare.

  • Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.

  • Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.

  • Manage a varied general practice caseload.

  • Utilize appropriate diagnostic testing to investigate medical presentations.

  • Interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings.

  • Perform surgical procedures within their clinical experience and capabilities.

  • Provide and manage appropriate veterinary dental care.

  • Evaluate and manage suitable urgent care presentations.

  • Stabilize patients requiring timely veterinary intervention.

  • Determine when specialist consultation or referral is appropriate.

  • Collaborate with additional clinical resources on complex cases.

  • Participate in the care of exotic animal patients within appropriate clinical capabilities.

  • Incorporate acupuncture and integrative medicine where appropriately trained and clinically indicated.

  • Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical quality.

  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

  • Clearly communicate examination findings, diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment recommendations.

  • Educate clients regarding preventive healthcare and available treatment options.

  • Support pet owners in making informed healthcare decisions.

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.

  • Collaborate closely with veterinary and paraprofessional colleagues.

  • Participate in collaborative case discussions and shared clinical learning.

  • Contribute positively to the hospital's working culture.

  • Participate in continuing education and professional development.

  • Maintain appropriate professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess a valid California veterinary license in good standing.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • A commitment to high-quality veterinary medicine.

  • Strong diagnostic and clinical problem-solving abilities.

  • Interest in managing a varied and engaging caseload.

  • Interest in surgery, dentistry, urgent care, or exotic animal medicine.

  • Interest in integrative veterinary medicine would be advantageous.

  • Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • A positive, friendly, and professional approach.

  • Strong client communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • Commitment to client education and informed decision-making.

  • A collaborative and team-oriented working style.

  • Ability to practise with appropriate clinical autonomy.

  • Enthusiasm for continuing education and shared learning.

  • Desire to develop additional clinical skills or areas of expertise.

The combination of structured mentorship, specialty consultation, and professional development resources provides opportunities for veterinarians at different stages of their careers, while experienced DVMs can benefit from autonomy and exposure to a diverse clinical caseload.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • $140,000 – $180,000 annual base salary

  • Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

  • Annual continuing education allowance

  • Dedicated paid continuing education days

  • Maternity leave

  • Telemedicine access

  • Long-term disability insurance

  • Short-term disability insurance

  • Company-paid professional liability coverage

  • Structured veterinary mentorship

  • Access to internal specialty consultations

  • Leadership development pathways

  • Continued professional development opportunities

  • Opportunities to develop individual clinical interests

  • Broader veterinary collaboration and clinical resources

  • Clinical autonomy within a supportive environment

  • Exposure to surgery, dentistry, urgent care, exotics, and integrative medicine

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian seeking a Veterinarian job in Lawndale, California, offering a $140,000 – $180,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a varied clinical caseload.

Veterinarians interested in a DVM position in the South Bay area of Los Angeles County with exposure to surgery, advanced dentistry, urgent care, exotic animal medicine, and integrative care are encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Matt Doyle – Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com