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Modern Animal
Long Beach, California

New Grad Associate Veterinarian - Long Beach

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$130k-$140k

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Posted 38m ago · Verified live

Job Description

Prefer to watch instead of read? Check out “Inside Modern Animal” for a glimpse into what makes Modern Animal different.

With a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to our people, Modern Animal is building the next generation of general practice veterinary care—one that balances the needs of practitioners just as much as pet owners and their animals.

Our veterinarians are equipped with the tools, structure and support they need to practice the highest quality of medicine, without compromising on the boundaries between work and life.

We provide care through our small animal general practice clinics in California and Texas, and virtually through the Modern Animal app.

Starting your career at Modern Animal will give you structured, comprehensive exposure to everything general practice during our 3 month onboarding program. You will participate in the highest quality of preventative medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry while experiencing how technology improves every step of the process. Mentorship continues regularly in your home clinic in a collaborative environment under the coaching and direction of your Lead Doctor.

What You Can Expect at Modern Animal

  • Warm, modern clinic environments that put you, the client, and the pet at ease
  • A 24/7 virtual care team there for your patients as an added layer of support
  • Structured onboarding and training that’s customizable for your individual needs

Grow your skills and career path how you want with mentorship programs, support for CE, and clear career growth paths

Thoughtful mentorship with hands on, side-by-side training in communication, wellness appointments, urgent care and surgical skills

A growth oriented organization ever evolving to build a better place for all

An in-house technology platform built to reduce the time you spend on admin tasks and take the headache out of record-keeping

A vibrant, supportive, blame-free culture made up of people who are all here to change veterinary medicine for the better

To Help You Live Well

  • Guaranteed salaries
  • Sign-on bonus
  • No non-competes
  • Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
  • Paid time off, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays
  • Stellar benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K with a company match
  • Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support
  • Free membership to Modern Animal and discount services for your pets

Required at the Start of Employment

  • Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or completed requirements to practice in the United States
  • Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment
  • License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions

The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.

The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.

Salary Range

  • $130,000—$140,000 USD
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We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process.

We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics.

In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!

Key Responsibilities

The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality preventative medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry in a clinical setting. They will also participate in a structured onboarding program and collaborate with a lead doctor to ensure excellent patient and client care.

Requirements

Candidates must be graduates of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school and hold an active, good-standing license to practice in California. The role is designed for new graduates seeking structured mentorship and professional development.

Key Skills

Clinical practicePatient care

General Practice Career Context

The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 76% have no call, 62% require no weekends.

What does the General Practice market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Listed pay$130k–$140kGeneral Practice median $163k (middle half $148k–$175k)104 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$122k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
General Practice listings in California16 active172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 76% no call · 62% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repaymentnot statedCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 42% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment323 active listings, Nov 2026
New General Practice listings80 in the last 30 days67 the 30 days before (+19%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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Salary Distribution

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

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401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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✓ This job: no non-compete (stated in the posting)

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Work-life snapshot

median 3.9this job 1.5
Below most Veterinary listings for work-life

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,460 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

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About Modern Animal

Veterinary Services
Culver City, California
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Guaranteed salary
Sign-on bonus
No non-competes
Annual CE allowance
Paid CE days
Paid time off
Paid sick time
Paid parental leave

Living in Long Beach

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$961k≈ 7.4× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,412/mo≈ 22% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
30 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
113.6
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.