Associate Veterinarian
Listed compensation
$125k-$180k
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Job Description
Company Description
East Los Angeles Dog and Cat Hospital is a well-established, progressive, and fast paced practice that offers the best, most comprehensive care to our patients. For over 30 years, we’ve been a trusted part of the LA community—a true neighborhood staple.
If you’re passionate about delivering the best veterinary care—and about building relationships that last—this is the place for you. Welcome to where your career, community, and calling come together.
Why Join Us?
Practice Type: General Practice/Small Animal Clinic that accepts walk-ins.
Flexible Scheduling: Rotating Saturdays & closed on Sundays to offer flexible work-life balance for our team members.
Thriving culture: Our close-knit staff enjoys a positive work environment with daily camaraderie and strong support for one another.
Singing Bonus: Up to $60,000 in signing bonus incentives!
Services Include: Preventative Care, Surgery, In-House Diagnostics, Digital Full Body Radiology, Ultrasonography, Boarding, etc.!
At East Los Angeles Dog & Cat Hospital, we believe providing the best care starts with giving our team access to the best tools—that’s why our hospital is fully outfitted with modern, high-quality equipment to help you do your best work every day.
- Digital X-ray
- Ultrasound
- Full Dental Suite
- Comprehensive Anesthesia Monitoring
- Learn More About Our Hospital!
In East Los Angeles, CA, you get the best of both worlds—neighborhood warmth and endless ways to explore. Hike up Ascot Hills for killer views, unwind at local parks, or hit the beach in under an hour. Want more action? You’re minutes from downtown with world-class food, concerts, and nightlife. Whether you're into weekend adventures or low-key hangs, East LA keeps life interesting—and always close to what matters.
Job Description
We Are Looking For
- An experienced and independent veterinarian who is skilled in general practice medicine.
- Experience and comfortable with surgery and dentistry is a big plus!
We Offer Our Veterinarians
- Flexible Scheduling (full-time, part-time or relief options) & 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
Paid CE Allowance & Professional Dues
Salary Range can vary from $125,000 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
- Current DEA License preferred but not required
- USDA Accreditation preferred but not required
- Additional Information
We Are a DRUG-Free, Smoke-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 allianceanimal.com.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide comprehensive medical, surgical, and dental care to patients in a fast-paced clinical environment. They are expected to maintain high standards of veterinary practice while building lasting relationships with the local community.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$153k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $138k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Alliance Animal Health ranks #3 of 12 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $125k–$180k | Veterinary Medicine median $163k (middle half $145k–$185k)72 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$138k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 263 active | 3,191 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 45% no weekends42 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 15% offer loan repayment388 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,004 in the last 30 days | 502 the 30 days before (+100%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
| Alliance Animal Health | #3 of 12 for pay | Top Employers work-life index |
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