Veterinary Career Center

Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital is looking for a part to full time Associate Veterinarian to join our 2-DVM team. We are in beautiful Santa Cruz, California – where the fun only starts at the Boardwalk! With over 14 state parks, wineries, museums, farmer’s markets, and outdoor activities like hiking, stand up paddle boarding, surfing, canopy tours and mountain biking, there are plenty of ways to enjoy your weekends off! If getting away is more your thing, San Francisco is only an hour away and the rest of the Bay Area is within proximity.

Our goal at Chanticleer Veterinary Hospital has always been to assemble a veterinary health care team that is committed to providing exceptional client service and patient care in the most educational and inclusive way. Our team displays an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education for our entire team, implementing technological advances in veterinary medicine, and most importantly, administering compassionate and low stress care to all pets entrusted to us. To be productive, our well-trained staff is ready to assist our clinicians. We are proud to offer a collegial environment with a positive, friendly, and relaxed atmosphere, along with the ability to discuss cases and collaborate. Our facility is also fully equipped to provide the highest level of care including: high-end monitoring equipment, comprehensive diagnostic in-house lab, digital & dental radiology, handheld ultrasound, acupuncture, & Chinese medicine. Access to specialty referral is just 3 blocks away.

The ideal candidate would be committed to practicing the highest standards of patient care, passionate about client education, and ready to create professional rapport with our amazing staff.  Our experienced Medical Director is also excited to offer hands-on mentorship, so both seasoned practitioners and new(er) graduates are encouraged to apply and will be considered!

Our compensation and benefits plan are generous, competitive, and commensurate with experience. Our package includes:

• Guaranteed base salary starting at $100,000 with opportunity to earn production
• Signing bonus and/or relocation assistance up to $10,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums
• Practice-sponsored life insurance
• 401(k) eligibility with employer match
• Annual continuing education stipend
• Paid time-off for personal use and to attend CE
• In-house development programs for new graduates, experienced Associates, and Medical Directors
• Sponsored Employee Assistance Program (EAP) with wellness initiatives
• Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage
• Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees
• Reimbursement of professional membership dues
• Personal pet discounts

Please feel free to visit our website for more information: https://chanticleervethospital.com/

We look forward to hearing from you!