Veterinarian- South Shores Pet Clinic
Listed compensation
$130k-$175k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about call expectations, weekend coverage, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian – South Shores Pet Clinic | San Pedro, CA
DVM | Small Animal | GP
South Shores Pet Clinic is looking for an early-career or experienced veterinarian excited to join a practice that performs a wide range of surgeries, including procedures many general practices don't offer. Ideally, we'd love someone with an aptitude for surgery or a desire to learn and grow!
The hospital is a staple in the community, serving generations of pets and earning a great reputation for personalized service and care. We practice high-quality medicine, keeping the whole pet and each client's needs and wishes front and center. Just as pet owners go above and beyond for their pets, we do the same. We believe working with pets should be fun for both our team and clients!
Get to Know Us: The hospital has an experienced support team, an efficient doctor workflow, and a collaborative medical environment.
The medical director and doctor team are gifted in medicine, surgery, and dentistry. They're collaborative and have a lot of fun (both are also really funny!).
The hospital manager is an ace in the hole! She's hands-on, jumps in wherever needed, and helps the team deliver excellent client service and quality medical care. She takes an individualized approach to supporting her team and loves celebrating them. She's even created a fun putting-green-themed ice cream buffet for the team and is always thinking of fun ways to make people feel happy to be at work.
- Highly skilled, long-standing RVTs and assistants
- Perform advanced surgical procedures, including abdominal, exploratory, TPLO, FHO, splenectomy, spay/neuter, PU, cystotomy, GI procedures, eye and eyelid surgeries, and some select orthopedic procedures.
- Great equipment, including endoscope, ultrasound, and in-house laboratory capabilities
Staffing, anesthesia equipment, and space allow us to run surgery and dentistry simultaneously with an efficient workflow
Open to walk-in urgent care cases. We're dedicated to taking care of pets and saying yes to those who need help
Nice break room with a stove, coffee, lockers, and a dishwasher, and occasionally order lunch for everyone.
We like to play music, typically during surgery!
What We’re Looking For
We’re looking for a driven, eager-to-learn veterinarian who wants to really become a great doctor for the community. We’re open to doctors with existing clinical interests or those looking to develop new skills. Dr. Weimer would love to help mentor someone in surgery and dentistry!
Qualifications
- DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
- Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
- Interest in learning dentistry and surgery or already skilled in these areas
- Ability to work onsite, in-person
This role requires the ability to safely handle animals, perform examinations and medical procedures, and stand, walk, bend, reach, and use motor skills throughout the workday. The position may require lifting up to 40 pounds independently and working with animals, medical equipment, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise.
Location
San Pedro, CA offers a laid-back coastal lifestyle with ocean views, beautiful beaches, waterfront dining, and local charm. Enjoy Cabrillo Beach, scenic coastal trails, Point Fermin Lighthouse, and the revitalized LA Waterfront. With a small-town feel and easy access to Long Beach, the South Bay, and greater Los Angeles, it's a great blend of coastal living and city conveniences.
Compensation & Benefits
This is a hospital where you can be financially supported by doing what you love. The practice has a strong reputation, and clients trust the team and say YES to recommendations. You'll also have the opportunity to expand your clinical skills through collaborative learning and develop your surgery and dentistry skills.
- Competitive base salary + production (no negative accrual)
- Bonuses
- PTO and holidays
- CE allowance + CE PTO days
- Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
- International medical and emergency coverage
- Student loan options
- 401(k)
Paid Parental Leave
If you're looking for a collaborative team, a fun place to work, opportunities to develop advanced surgical and dental skills, and the chance to practice a wide range of medicine in a busy, well-established hospital, South Shores Pet Clinic would love to meet you!
APPLY TODAY and join a team that values teamwork, quality medicine, and long-term relationships with pets and their families.
This is a good-faith estimate based on the role's requirements at the time of posting. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training.
The Company offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and other benefits depending on role and location. A complete description of benefits available for this position will be provided during the hiring process.
Where required under applicable law, Company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and other legally mandated benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of applicable state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.
- California Pay Range
- $130,000—$175,000 USD
Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact hr@westernvetpartners.com.
Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to small animals, including examinations, medical procedures, dentistry, and a broad range of surgeries. Collaborate with the medical team to serve clients and their pets, handle urgent care cases, and develop clinical skills through mentorship and ongoing learning.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$162k (184 salary observations; 632 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (956 salary observations; 7,526 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-11-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
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).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | $130k–$175k | Veterinary Medicine median $165k (middle half $150k–$185k)110 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| California vs national | $162k median in California | $140k nationally (+15%)184 state / 956 national salary observations |
| 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 | 234 active | 3,402 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 56% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | loan repayment | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 43% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 18% offer loan repayment319 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,223 in the last 30 days | 503 the 30 days before (+143%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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