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Whittier Dog & Cat Hospital is an established and well reputed animal hospital with a friendly staff that sees dogs, cats, and some exotics in Whittier, CA. We are a fully equipped, spacious hospital that has been serving the companion animals of Whittier since 1965.  Our sister hospital, Southeast Pet Hospital, is a short 10-minute drive away where you can have a wonderful opportunity to interact with the very friendly staff of both the hospitals. We’re a hardworking team that is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join our growing practices.

This is an ideal opportunity for new grads or experienced veterinarians that enjoy a variety of interesting internal medicine and surgical cases, including routine, soft tissue, and orthopedic surgeries. New graduates are encouraged to apply as our team of doctors would love to mentor a new graduate and experienced vets can expect to seamlessly join a friendly and knowledgeable staff.

Our Practice

Our hospital is fully equipped with all the bells and whistles, including:

• Digital blood pressure machine and Doppler
• IDEXX lab, including ProCyte Dx (CBC), LaserCyte (chemistry) and Sedivue machine (instant UA)
• Digital radiographs – standard and dental
• Bluetooth ECG and instant advice from the Cardiologists
• Advance monitors
• New cautery and coagulation machine
• Bair Hugger warming unit
• Hot dog warming unit attached to the surgical table
• A new modern and compact ICU for oxygen therapy and nebulization
• Canis Major Lift Tables
• Modern lift table in the dental and pre room for dental and surgery patients
• Access to Doorstep CT
• Ultrasound

Location

Located just 20 minutes southeast of Los Angeles, California, Whittier is a large, diverse city, home to many historic landmarks and reputable school districts. Historic uptown Whittier boasts many wonderful restaurants, shopping outlets, and a bustling night-life. Whittier is a short commute to Orange County beaches and attractions such as Disneyland and Knotts Berry Farm.  Los Angeles is a large, cosmopolitan city with plenty of CE programs, wet labs, and the ability to interact with specialists for internal medicine and surgical cases.

Our Mentorship

For new grads who join our team, we invest our time to ensure you get the support, time, and guidance for your first job out of vet school. Our approach to bringing new grads aboard includes:

• Structured orientation and mentorship program
• Opportunities for Zoom calls and round table discussions with other new and recent graduates.
• New grad peer advisors for networking and support as you navigate your first DVM position.
• Slack group discussions to connect you with additional experienced vets for case reviews, connection, and advice.

What We Offer

We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer superior salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, a family friendly atmosphere, and so much more. 

We can’t wait to show you how special we are and look forward to hearing from you. Get in touch by applying today!