SoCal Pet Hospital
About This Location
SoCal Pet Hospital is a growing small-animal practice serving the Murrieta community. We're seeking an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys a collaborative environment and values clear communication with clients and teammates. You'll step into a steady caseload with strong support staff and resources that enable you to practice high-quality medicine-without weekends. We're a small team, looking to grow.
We offer comprehensive wellness, urgent care (same-day/walk-in), dentistry, spay/neuter, and a broad range of soft tissue and some orthopedic surgeries. Our modern facility offers routine exams, diagnostics, and surgical care designed to keep pets healthy at every life stage. We have in house digital radiography, a dental treatment station & dental radiography, in-house lab, ultrasound, and electrosurgery unit; plus a modern surgical suite.
We are hoping to find a DVM who is comfortable with (or eager to learn) general surgeries. We welcome a growth mindset and will support skill development. A doctor who is an excellent communicator who thrives in a positive, patient-first culture would be a welcome addition to our team. We're happy to support a new doctor or a more tenured practitioner.
Why You'll Love Working Here No weekends-predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance. Warm, community-focused practice with an experienced, supportive team. Why You'll Love Living in Murrieta, CA
Safe, community-minded city.
Murrieta consistently ranks among California's safest large cities, with strong local police and fire services and a community ethos (70% of public safety personnel live in the city they serve). Parks, trails, and open space.
Enjoy
53 parks ,
1,350 acres
of parks/open space, and
20+ miles
of trails for running, biking, and family time. Sun-soaked Mediterranean climate.
About
275 sunny days/year
with mild winters and warm, dry summers-perfect for an active lifestyle. Wine country at your doorstep.
Minutes to
Temecula Valley Wine Country , a year-round destination with dozens of wineries, events, and hot-air balloons. Weekend getaways are easy.
Roughly
65 miles
to San Diego and about
90 minutes
to Los Angeles/Orange County/Palm Springs-beaches, mountains, and desert within easy reach. Family-friendly amenities.
The city highlights distinguished schools, abundant recreation, excellent medical facilities, and expanding local employment. Does this sound like your dream role? Apply today!
Overview
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It's important that Mission Pet Health Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Salary range of $120,000-$180,000/year with an average production percentage of 20-22%.
Responsibilities / Qualifications
Description
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics Proficiency in surgery a plus Benefits
Your Benefits
Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year. Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.) Maternity Leave 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.) Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Professional Liability Coverage TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7 Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE) Growth tracks for leadership development Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.
Lead DVM Foundations In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
Doctor Mentorship Program Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
Clinical Tracks Program
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.
SoCal Pet Hospital is a growing small-animal practice serving the Murrieta community. We're seeking an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys a collaborative environment and values clear communication with clients and teammates. You'll step into a steady caseload with strong support staff and resources that enable you to practice high-quality medicine-without weekends. We're a small team, looking to grow.
We offer comprehensive wellness, urgent care (same-day/walk-in), dentistry, spay/neuter, and a broad range of soft tissue and some orthopedic surgeries. Our modern facility offers routine exams, diagnostics, and surgical care designed to keep pets healthy at every life stage. We have in house digital radiography, a dental treatment station & dental radiography, in-house lab, ultrasound, and electrosurgery unit; plus a modern surgical suite.
We are hoping to find a DVM who is comfortable with (or eager to learn) general surgeries. We welcome a growth mindset and will support skill development. A doctor who is an excellent communicator who thrives in a positive, patient-first culture would be a welcome addition to our team. We're happy to support a new doctor or a more tenured practitioner.
Why You'll Love Working Here No weekends-predictable weekday schedule that supports work-life balance. Warm, community-focused practice with an experienced, supportive team. Why You'll Love Living in Murrieta, CA
Safe, community-minded city.
Murrieta consistently ranks among California's safest large cities, with strong local police and fire services and a community ethos (70% of public safety personnel live in the city they serve). Parks, trails, and open space.
Enjoy
53 parks ,
1,350 acres
of parks/open space, and
20+ miles
of trails for running, biking, and family time. Sun-soaked Mediterranean climate.
About
275 sunny days/year
with mild winters and warm, dry summers-perfect for an active lifestyle. Wine country at your doorstep.
Minutes to
Temecula Valley Wine Country , a year-round destination with dozens of wineries, events, and hot-air balloons. Weekend getaways are easy.
Roughly
65 miles
to San Diego and about
90 minutes
to Los Angeles/Orange County/Palm Springs-beaches, mountains, and desert within easy reach. Family-friendly amenities.
The city highlights distinguished schools, abundant recreation, excellent medical facilities, and expanding local employment. Does this sound like your dream role? Apply today!
Overview
The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It's important that Mission Pet Health Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family.
Salary range of $120,000-$180,000/year with an average production percentage of 20-22%.
Responsibilities / Qualifications
Description
Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet's problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics Proficiency in surgery a plus Benefits
Your Benefits
Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year. Relocation Assistance for Eligible Candidates Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.) Maternity Leave 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.) Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Professional Liability Coverage TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7 Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE) Growth tracks for leadership development Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians
Additionally, we invest in your well-being and growth through a variety of programs.
Lead DVM Foundations In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders.
Doctor Mentorship Program Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors! To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships.
Clinical Tracks Program
Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer over fifty hours of in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology.