Dr. Lisa Pope, of the Golden State Veterinary Care located in picturesque and flourishing Castaic, California is seeking a full-time or part-time compassionate veterinarian to join her wellness focused, progressive and growing practice. The ideal candidate will have a strong interest in pet wellness, be client-oriented with strong client education skills, and be a dedicated, enthusiastic team player. 

* Future partnership and ownership opportunities may become available for the right candidates as Golden State Veterinary Care continues to grow. 

Golden State Veterinary Care has been serving the Santa Clarita Valley communities since 2014 and prides itself on client education and delivering excellent customer service. Our sister hospital is Stevenson Ranch Veterinary Center in nearby Stevenson Ranch, California.

We welcome and treat out patients as though they are our beloved family members. This has allowed our team to build strong relationships with our clients through clear, consistent communication and education. Golden State Veterinary Care has developed a loyal following among our extended pet families as shown in our client's reviews & testimonials. We are well-established, family owned, practice quality medicine in a modern facility and we also emphasize dentistry.

We work with specialists in multiple fields through referrals, as well as through visiting specialists. Our close proximity to several large 24 hour referral and emergency centers allows us to offer our staff the family friendly benefits of no overnight emergencies. The Western University School of Veterinary Medicine is only 75 minutes away.

As an associate veterinarian at Golden State Veterinary Care, you will appreciate our in-house pharmacy, Idexx in-house laboratory, digital radiology, digital dental radiology, ultrasound, surgical monitoring equipment including BP, pulse Ox and ECG, ultrasound, as well as a highly trained technical and friendly support staff. We proudly utilize Neo as our practice management software in a highly collaborative work environment.

You will find us in the Northwest County region of Southern California approximately 8 miles north of Santa Clarita, 5 miles north of Six Flags Magic Mountain & Six Flags Hurricane Harbor, 26 miles northwest of Hollywood Burbank Airport, 39 miles northwest of Pasadena, and 37 miles north of Santa Monica. Golden State Veterinary Care also enjoys easy access to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). The scenic Santa Susana Mountains are a short drive south. Our local schools are also very highly regarded. 

We focus on a high standard of client education and medicine while working with the client to develop a manageable patient care plan. Our hospital stresses preventive care, dentistry, exceptional medical workups & treatments, surgery, allergy & dermatology as well as behavior and nutrition counseling. 

Our staff to doctor ratio is approximately 4:1, so our veterinarians are well supported. Our normal work schedules are flexible and feature no overnight on call duty. Our technical staff includes CA Registered Veterinary Technicians, and highly trained technicians and assistants.

We are looking for just the right individual with 2+ years of experience in general medicine and surgery to join our dynamic and compassionate team, and will consider recent graduates with exceptional medicine and communication skills. The right candidate will have a strong interest in medicine, be client-oriented, have strong client education skills, and be a team player. The position requires a minimum of 26 hours per week in order to keep up with our growing clientele.

* Motivated new and recent graduates are also encouraged to apply. You’ll be part of an amazing team that is passionate about our patients, our practice, and our supportive work environment. Internship training is encouraged, but not required.  Surgical proficiency with spays, neuters, mass removals and dentistry is highly valued.

You need to be a person of good character, customer service oriented, hard working, detail oriented, thorough, timely, a good communicator, friendly, teachable, and obviously a pet lover!

Our benefits package includes: Competitive Salary with Bonus, Insurance, Personal Pet Discounts, Generous Vacation & Sick Time Offerings, Continuing Education (CE) Allowance, Veterinarian Membership Dues and Licensing Fees, and a fantastic staff to work with.

Please visit us online at goldenstateveterinarycare.com, and check out the services we offer.

* To apply for this position, please email a cover letter and detailed resume in a PDF format to the attention of Andreas P. Pahl at vetjobs@burzenski.com.

Andreas P. Pahl, MPA, CAS, MBA, SPHR, CVPM, SHRM-SCP 
Veterinary Management Consultant 
Burzenski & Company, P.C. 

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E-Mail: vetjobs@burzenski.com
Direct Fax: 203-907-2376

* All applications will be treated as confidential.

* We will only be able to personally respond to qualified candidates.