Description
Short summary
Privately owned small animal hospital in downtown Long Beach seeking a new graduate associate veterinarian. 4-day work week, serious mentorship, advanced GP/urgent care medicine, surgery and dentistry, strong culture, and future ownership potential.
Full job post
New Graduate Associate Veterinarian
Pine Animal Hospital — Downtown Long Beach, California
You became a veterinarian to practice excellent medicine, keep learning, and build a career you can be proud of.
At Pine Animal Hospital, we believe new graduates become exceptional doctors when they receive real mentorship, strong support, and access to high-quality medicine from day one. We are a privately owned, small animal hospital in downtown Long Beach, CA, and we are hiring a full-time Associate Veterinarian. New graduates are strongly encouraged to apply.
This is an outstanding opportunity for a doctor who wants to grow quickly in general practice, urgent care, internal medicine, surgery, and dentistry in a hospital that combines high standards with a healthy, supportive culture.
This is not a sink-or-swim position.
You will be taught, supported, and developed.
Why Pine Animal Hospital?
At Pine, we practice a very high level of medicine in a general practice setting. We only refer a small percentage of cases, which means our doctors gain broad and meaningful clinical experience. We are equipped to handle a wide range of medical and surgical cases, and we take pride in helping every veterinarian grow into the best version of themselves.
Our team is close-knit, collaborative, and deeply invested in one another’s success. We care about great medicine, but we also care about work-life balance, well-being, and building a workplace people genuinely enjoy being part of.
What you’ll do
You will work in a small animal-only practice with exposure to:
General practice and wellness care
Urgent care and same-day cases
Internal medicine case workups
Surgery
Dentistry
Fear-free, patient-centered medicine
Client communication and treatment planning
Mentorship for new graduates
We love teaching, mentoring, and helping early-career veterinarians gain confidence.
You will receive support in:
Clinical reasoning and case management
Diagnostics and treatment planning
Client communication
Surgery and dentistry development
Urgent care decision-making
Time management and professional growth
Our goal is not just to hire a veterinarian.
Our goal is to help build an excellent one.
What makes this opportunity special:
Privately owned practice
High-quality medicine
Advanced case exposure in GP/urgent care
Strong mentorship for new graduates
4-day work week
Supportive, family-oriented culture
Real emphasis on employee health and well-being
Future ownership opportunity may be available for the right long-term fit
Schedule
Full-time
4 days per week
10-hour shifts
Hospital hours:
Monday–Friday: 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
Saturday–Sunday: 7:30 AM–4:30 PM
Specific scheduling will be discussed based on hospital needs and candidate fit.
Compensation and support:
Guaranteed base salary: $120,000
Production compensation: 23%
Supported onboarding/ramp-up period during the first 6 months
CE support and allowance with an individualized plan
Licensure and dues support
PTO discussed based on individual needs
Health benefits provided in accordance with California requirements
Who we’re looking for
We’d love to meet a doctor who is:
A DVM/VMD or equivalent or an upcoming graduate eligible for California licensure
Excited to learn and grow
Kind, humble, and coachable
Interested in practicing high-quality medicine
Looking for mentorship, not just a job
Drawn to a hospital culture built on support, respect, and long-term fit
Leadership and growth
Pine Animal Hospital is led by Steve Manyak, DVM, who is committed to mentorship, professional development, and helping veterinarians maximize their abilities. This is a rare opportunity to join a hospital that values both clinical excellence and human well-being.
If you are a new graduate looking for a place where you will be taught, challenged, supported, and valued, we would love to hear from you.
How to apply:
Please send your resume and a short note about what kind of mentorship and practice environment you are looking for to dr.steve@pineanimalhospital.com
Requirements
A DVM/VMD or equivalent or an upcoming graduate eligible for California licensure
Excited to learn and grow
Interested in practicing high-quality medicine
