A well-established general practice hospital in Palm Desert, CA is seeking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team. We are working on behalf of a privately owned, doctor-run small animal hospital in Palm Desert, CA that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team. Because the practice is owned and run by a practicing veterinarian, decisions are made with clinicians in mind, not a boardroom. It is also the only Fear Free certified hospital in the area, which means calmer patients, calmer clients, and a calmer team. The hospital operates out of a beautiful, modern, purpose-designed facility with 6 exam rooms and is seriously well equipped, with CT, ultrasound, digital X-ray, and an in-house lab. CT in a general practice setting is rare, so if you enjoy working cases up properly in-house, you will feel right at home. The doctor team is small and tight knit, currently 2 DVMs, so you would be joining at a stage where you can really make your mark. You will be supported by senior, experienced vets who are keen to mentor, and a highly trained technician team. The schedule is typically a 4-day week, with 3 longer days or part-time (2 days) also considered. There are zero weekends, zero after-hours, zero on-call shifts, and zero emergency work, giving you a genuine work-life balance. This role would suit a DVM with 2+ years of GP or preventive care experience who loves client communication and wants to keep growing across multiple areas of medicine.