Careers

About the Role

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

Work Schedule:

We understand the importance of work-life balance and are open to tailoring your schedule. Whether you prefer a full-time,relief or are interested in part-time opportunities, we can create a work week that suits your lifestyle. No after-hours or on-call duties are required. 

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.

Where We Are

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.

What's In It For You

We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer superior salary $180,000.00 to $200,000.00 annually, $50,000 sign on bonus , four-ten work week (4/10s),medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, a family friendly atmosphere, relocation assistance, discounts on products and services, flexible spending account (FSA), competitive referral program and paid parental leave, Whether you're welcoming a child through birth or adoption, as a birthing or non-birthing parent, you’ll have the time to cherish these special milestones. 

We are so proud of our practice and would love to tell you about our community-based approach to veterinary care. Apply today! please send your resumes to Jose at Jizarpate@vetcor.com!

Diversity, equity, and inclusion are core values at Whittier Dog & Cat Hospital and Vetcor. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all employees. Every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to various ways to understand and engage with the world. That's why we're committed to a workplace culture where employees are comfortable being their authentic selves, feel a complete sense of belonging, and are empowered to reach their highest potential.