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Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a locum DVM to serve hospitals in Southern California. This is a full-time position that will require travel to multiple hospitals throughout the state. Based on our current locations, candidates who live near Los Angeles County will be best positioned for travel between our practices.

Our Ideal Candidate:

We’re looking to hire an experienced veterinarian who will easily adapt to each hospital’s culture/needs and is looking for a new adventure along the SoCal coast!

• Experience executing high standards of care, while supporting the established relationships with the local community
• Holds a true passion for fostering the well-being of pets and their families
• Must be a licensed DVM (or have the ability to become licensed) in California

Why do we think you will love working as a WVP Locum DVM?

Great Practices: Our California hospitals are well-established general practices that are dedicated to high standards of medicine and client care. As you rotate through our locations, you’ll find a wide range of environments, from AAHA-accredited practices to companion and mixed animal practices. Although each of our locations are different, excellent medicine and well-trained support staff (including multiple RVTs!) are a staple at them all.

Positive Team Cultures: Our California locations will tell you that their hospital culture is team-oriented, laid back, and close-knit. Each practice strives to maintain a low-stress and easy-going atmosphere, so their staff, patients, and clients enjoy their time at each location.

Competitive Benefits: Western Veterinary Partners is committed to retaining excellent doctors and has established a competitive benefits program that focuses on work/life balance and allows our team to live a life of adventure.

• $100,000 bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• 3 weeks PTO
• CE through WVP Academy and annual allocation
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Parental leave/bonding time
• Professional development assistance
• Paid license renewal fees and membership dues
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Structured mentorship program for early career doctors and interested mentors
• "Pack Gives Back" initiative (we’ll donate to the charity of your choice!)
• Guidance from a Medical Advisory Board
• Plus much more!

California is FULL of Adventure! In Los Angeles County, you’ll immerse yourself in California’s liveliest city, the entertainment capital of America, and one of the best restaurant scenes in North America. With Hollywood to the northwest, Pasadena and the San Fernando Valley to the east and Malibu’s beaches to the west, the LA community is packed full of activity. No matter where you find yourself along California’s coast, the combination of sandy beaches, family friendly adventures, perfect weather, and cultural diversity make California an incredible place to live.

Western Veterinary Partners is a veterinary support organization that acquires and partners with leading veterinarians throughout the Western United States. Our mission is to improve the lives of partner veterinarians, staff, families, and pets by providing proven non-clinical business principles and support services, which allows partners to achieve balance and focus on enhancing the clinical experience. We have several locations throughout California that are committed to client education, see a range of patients, and vary between single-doctor and multi-doctor practices.