Veterinarian
Up to $25k Sign-On Bonus | $130,000–$160,000 Base + Production | No Weekends or On-Call
Westside Pet Hospital is seeking a compassionate, team-oriented Associate DVM to join our 3-doctor small animal practice in beautiful Redding, California. New graduates are encouraged to apply - you’ll find a supportive environment with mentorship and collaboration at the heart of what we do.
Why You’ll Love Westside
- $130,000–$160,000 base salary (DOE)
- Production-based bonuses
- Up to $25,000 sign-on/relocation package
- Option to work 4 ten hour shifts or 5 eight hour shifts to fit your needs - work/life balance is built in
- Competitive benefits, including medical, 401(k) with match, and CE support
- Support for your special interests, including holistic and alternative medicine
About Us
Westside Pet Hospital isn’t just a veterinary clinic, it’s a community. We provide primary medical and surgical care plus select orthopedic procedures, chemotherapy, and dentistry. We also have an on-site boarding facility for our clients’ pets.
Our team thrives on mental health and well-being, both for ourselves and our patients. We make time for team bonding, whether it’s white-water rafting, axe throwing, or potlucks, and we keep a fun, positive workplace culture.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Build strong relationships with clients and patients
- Perform high-quality physical exams, diagnostics, surgeries, and dentistry with a focus on patient comfort
- Communicate effectively about diagnoses, treatment plans, preventive care, and nutrition
- Keep accurate, up-to-date medical records
- Stay current on new developments in veterinary medicine
- Mentor and collaborate with our skilled support staff
- Represent Westside Pet Hospital with professionalism in the community
About Redding, CA
Nestled along the I-5 and surrounded by lakes, mountains, and forests, Redding is an outdoor enthusiast paradise. Enjoy world-class hiking, fishing, and water sports just minutes from home - plus the convenience of being the last major city before Oregon. With a lower cost of living than much of California, Redding is a place where you can truly thrive personally and professionally.
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next
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