Associate Veterinarian

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Cornerstone Animal Center

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Visalia, California

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The role primarily focuses on performing high-volume spay/neuter surgeries for client and shelter animals. Additionally, the veterinarian provides oversight for vaccine clinic technician appointments.

Qualifications

You have a DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited program and a California veterinary license (or the ability to obtain one) along with DEA registration. You are committed to providing compassionate, accessible care and are eager to learn and improve.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Spay/neuter surgery

Vaccination

Preventative care

DEA registration

Job Description

Description

Cornerstone Animal Center is a nonprofit organization created to bridge the gap between our community and essential veterinary care for the pets they love. Focused on spay/neuter, preventative vaccination, and basic wellness care, Cornerstone aims to make access to care affordable and attainable for those who need it most.

We believe that every pet guardian deserves access to quality veterinary care, and that the key to improving the lives of pets and their people starts with high-quality, high-volume spay/neuter. Cornerstone is looking for a full- or part-time veterinarian to join our mission. The ideal candidate is passionate about providing access to care in a compassionate, culturally competent and non-judgmental manner and understands/isn’t afraid to offer incremental care. 

This position is primarily focused on performing spay/neuter surgeries (25+ per shift) for client-owned and shelter/rescue owned animals, and oversight of vaccine clinic technician appointments. Spay/neuter experience is a plus, but we would love to train the right candidate. This position offers great work/life balance with a 4-day workweek and no on-call shifts or extensive client interaction required.

What you’ll love about working here 

  • Four 10-hour days for predictable scheduling and real work–life balance 
  • The ability to offer financial assistance, and low cost options, helping pets receive care they otherwise couldn’t access 
  • A collaborative, collegial team with strong camaraderie 
  • Comprehensive benefits including PTO, medical/dental/vision, retirement plan, and CE support

Requirements

What we’re looking for 

  • DVM  (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited program 
  • California  veterinary license (or ability to obtain) and DEA registration (or ability to obtain) 
  • A collaborative clinician committed to compassionate, accessible care and continuous improvement and learning 

Why Cornerstone? 


Here, you can practice medicine with heart, without the pressure, and go home knowing your work truly mattered—to your patients, your clients, and your community. 

Cornerstone Animal Center is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes candidates from all backgrounds who share our commitment to compassionate, inclusive care. 

Salary Range: $165,000-$220,000, depending upon experience. 

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Cornerstone Animal Center

Expanding access to essential veterinary care for pets and the people who love them throughout California’s Central Valley by providing spay/neuter, preventative vaccines, and wellness services
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