What are the responsibilities and job description for the Associate Veterinarian position at Blue River PetCare?
Nipomo Dog & Cat Hospital is a rapidly growing dog & cat practice. Our busy hospital is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. Our small town of Nipomo has topped the list as one of the best weather climates in the nation. We are also home to The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, it is the largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth! We are conveniently located close to Pismo & Avila Beaches, Morro Bay & Santa Ynez, with Santa Barbara only an hour away. It’s also a short drive to Downtown San Luis Obispo that offers fantastic restaurants and shopping. You and your family can enjoy the abundant local activities including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, camping, horseback riding, ATV riding, & wine tasting! We even have our own whale watching season. Children can benefit from a great school system & enjoy lots of outdoor spaces, parks, & recreational activities.
We are committed to providing quality medicine with compassion, honesty, and competence. We have an energetic & well-trained support staff along with a strong management team that works hard to maintain a safe, fun, enthusiastic, & comfortable work environment. We take pride in our professionalism & high standard of care but have fun too! We frequently have staff activities, including grilled cheese smack downs, after-work happy hours. Our modern & well-equipped hospital includes digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, in-house laboratory, & ultrasound.
Requirements
To continue providing the best medicine to our community, we are seeking a FT or PT Associate DVM to join our current 2 Doctor team. The ideal candidate would be friendly, compassionate, and motivated to care for pets and people. A good sense of humor with a high level of professionalism would be optimal, along with a commitment to practicing the highest standards of patient care in general medicine & surgery. Diagnostic experience with ultrasound and good surgical skills a plus, but the freedom to pursue your niche in veterinary medicine is encouraged. New(er) graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered.
Compensation and Benefits
Our compensation and benefits plan are generous, competitive, and commensurate with experience. Our package includes:
Signing Bonus
Relocation Assistance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
Practice-sponsored life insurance
401(k) eligibility with employer match
Annual continuing education stipend
Paid time-off for personal use and to attend CE
In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors
Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives
Training & Critical Incident Services
Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage
Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
Reimbursement of professional membership dues
A flexible schedule allowing ample time off to maintain your quality of life
No Weekends
Personal pet discounts