New Grad Associate Veterinarian - Long Beach
Long Beach, CAFull-time$130–140K/yrPosted 1 day agoStill listed today
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Modern Animal offers new graduate veterinarians structured exposure to general practice through a three-month onboarding program, including preventative medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry. Associates receive ongoing mentorship and side-by-side training in a collaborative clinic environment, supported by a virtual care team and an in-house technology platform. The role requires an AVMA-accredited veterinary education or equivalent practice requirements and an active California veterinary license in good standing.
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Prefer to watch instead of read? Check out “Inside Modern Animal” for a glimpse into what makes Modern Animal different. With a technology-forward approach and a deep commitment to our people, Modern Animal is building the next generation of general practice veterinary care—one that balances the needs of practitioners just as much as pet owners and their animals. Our veterinarians are equipped with the tools, structure and support they need to practice the highest quality of medicine, without compromising on the boundaries between work and life. We provide care through our small animal general practice clinics in California and Texas, and virtually through the Modern Animal app. Starting your career at Modern Animal will give you structured, comprehensive exposure to everything general practice during our 3 month onboarding program. You will participate in the highest quality of preventative medicine, urgent care, surgery, and dentistry while experiencing how technology improves every step of the process. Mentorship continues regularly in your home clinic in a collaborative environment under the coaching and direction of your Lead Doctor.
What you can expect at Modern Animal:
- Warm, modern clinic environments that put you, the client, and the pet at ease
- A 24/7 virtual care team there for your patients as an added layer of support
- Structured onboarding and training that’s customizable for your individual needs
- Grow your skills and career path how you want with mentorship programs, support for CE, and clear career growth paths
- Thoughtful mentorship with hands on, side-by-side training in communication, wellness appointments, urgent care and surgical skills
- A growth oriented organization ever evolving to build a better place for all
- An in-house technology platform built to reduce the time you spend on admin tasks and take the headache out of record-keeping
- A vibrant, supportive, blame-free culture made up of people who are all here to change veterinary medicine for the better
To help you live well:
- Guaranteed salaries
- Sign-on bonus
- No non-competes
- Annual CE allowance and paid CE days
- Paid time off, paid sick time, paid parental leave, and paid holidays
- Stellar benefits package including health, dental, vision, and 401K with a company match
- Access to Spring Health for behavioral and mental health support
- Free membership to Modern Animal and discount services for your pets
Required at the start of employment:
- Graduate of an AVMA-accredited veterinary school or completed requirements to practice in the United States
- Active license to practice veterinary medicine in California required at the start of employment
- License must be in good standing with no malpractice or disciplinary actions
The pay range for this position is $130,000 - $140,000 annually; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location. The pay range for this position is listed below; however, base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. A sign-on bonus and equity grant units may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to a full range of medical, financial, and/or other benefits, dependent on the position offered. This information is provided per the California Pay Transparency Act. Base pay information is based on geographic location.
Salary Range $130,000—$140,000 USD
To access the Company’s California CPRA Job Applicant Privacy Policy, please click here. We believe an equitable and inclusive work environment and a diverse, empowered team are key to achieving our mission. We’re not looking for candidates who are “culture fits.” We’re looking for candidates who can expand our culture and challenge business as usual. We strive to foster an environment where all staff can bring their whole selves to work, by their own definition, and we strive to provide all candidates with an equitable and accessible recruitment process. We provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, we comply with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. If we can offer accommodations for you in the recruitment process, or if you have feedback on how to make our recruiting more equitable or accessible, please let us know!
How this job compares
Set against the 2,413 open Veterinarian jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 13, 2026.
- Pay
- This posting$130–140K/yr
- California median$119–180K/yr302 salary ranges
- US median$108–155K/yr1,471 salary ranges
This range's midpoint, $135K, is 11% below the California median midpoint ($152K) — in the middle half of Veterinarian salary ranges in California.
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 374 open Veterinarian jobs in California and 2,413 across the US. Under 1% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in California
- VCA Animal Hospitals105 open
- Banfield Pet Hospital102 open
- Lap of Love46 open
- Experience
- Veterinarian postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years of experience at the median (210 postings).
- Education
- 1,830 of the 2,413 open Veterinarian jobs (76%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 13, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.
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