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! 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%. 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 Your Benefits Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year. Maternity Leave 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.) High Producer Bonus 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 wellbeing and growth through a variety of programs. High Producers Bonus Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit! 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. Mission Pet Health'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. About Mission Pet Health Veterinarian-led. People-focused. Pet-obsessed. That’s Mission Pet Health in a nutshell! We were founded by veterinarians who believe local practices thrive when autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence lead the way. That belief still guides everything we do—from mentorship to medicine to how we support our teammates. Driving our award-winning culture are our WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow – which fuel us to drive a tangible, lasting impact for our teams, the communities we serve, and the pets we care for. So, what’s in it for you at Mission? Unparalleled opportunities for personal and professional development Benefits that buck the norm of the vet med industry A culture where YOUR well-being comes first We’re on a mission to be the greatest veterinary company in the world—and we’d love for YOU to be a part of it! Mission is one of the leading veterinary care organizations in the U.S., formed by the joining together of Southern Veterinary Partners and Mission Veterinary Partners. Our mission is to provide world-class support to hospital teams on a hyper-local basis. Our Home Office teams manage the back-end side of the business so our hospital teams can focus on what matters most – the medicine and caring for their patients. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of Mission is in our 850+ animal hospitals and 20,000+ teammates across the country. Founded on a deep commitment to clinical and operational excellence, we’ve earned recognition on prestigious workplace ranking lists such as Inc. 5000, U.S. News & World Report, and Newsweek. In fact, in 2024, Newsweek named SVP the #11 Most Loved Workplace in America, marking the company’s third consecutive Top 25 ranking. Apply today - we'd love to meet you!