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Small Animal Associate Veterinarian Job, Nipomo, California, USA (Hiring Immediately)

VetNipomo, CAApril 27th, 2026
Job Details: This Hospital is a rapidly growing practice. Their busy hospital is located on the beautiful Central Coast of California. Their small town of Nipomo has topped the list as one of the best weather climates in the nation. They are also home to The Guadalupe-Nipomo Dunes, it is the largest intact coastal dune ecosystem on Earth! They are conveniently located close to Pismo & Avila Beaches, Morro Bay & Santa Ynez, with Santa Barbara only an hour away. It's also a short drive to Downtown San Luis Obispo that offers fantastic restaurants and shopping. You and your family can enjoy the abundant local activities including hiking, biking, golfing, kayaking, camping, horseback riding, ATV riding, & wine tasting! They even have their own whale watching season. Children can benefit from a great school system & enjoy lots of outdoor spaces, parks, & recreational activities. They are committed to providing quality medicine with compassion, honesty, and competence. They have an energetic & well-trained support staff along with a strong management team that works hard to maintain a safe, fun, enthusiastic, & comfortable work environment. They take pride in their professionalism & high standard of care but have fun too! They frequently have staff activities, including grilled cheese smack downs, after-work happy hours. Their modern & well-equipped hospital includes digital radiographs, digital dental radiographs, in-house laboratory, & ultrasound. To continue providing the best medicine to their community, we are seeking a FT or PT Associate DVM to join our current 2 Doctor team. The ideal candidate would be friendly, compassionate, and motivated to care for pets and people. A good sense of humor with a high level of professionalism would be optimal, along with a commitment to practicing the highest standards of patient care in general medicine & surgery. Diagnostic experience with ultrasound and good surgical skills a plus, but the freedom to pursue your niche in veterinary medicine is encouraged. New(er) graduates are welcome to apply and will be considered. Package: Signing Bonus Relocation Assistance Medical, dental, and vision insurance with shared premiums Practice-sponsored life insurance 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 Training & Critical Incident Services Paid AVMA PLIT policy coverage Reimbursement of all licensure and DEA fees Reimbursement of professional membership dues A flexible schedule allowing ample time off to maintain your quality of life No Weekends Personal pet discounts