Build a career that supports your passion - and your life.
Here, you’ll have the opportunity to grow your skills, practice great medicine alongside a supportive team, and build a career that fits your goals and lifestyle. With flexible scheduling, opportunities for continued growth, medical independence, and a connected community behind you, you can thrive both professionally and personally.
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Key traits that drive our vets.
Discover the qualities that help our team work and make a real impact on patients—and the practice.
- Compassionate
- Collaborative
- Adaptable
- Progressive
- Reliable
- Curious
Supporting you at work and beyond
- Support at work and beyond
- Benefits tailored to your needs
- Career growth that fits your goals
- Freedom to practice your medicine
Responsibilities
Plaza Del Amo Animal Hospital, one of South Bay's most established and trusted veterinary hospitals, is seeking an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our highly collaborative, four-doctor team in beautiful Torrance, CA.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
·Highly Skilled, Well-Rounded Support Team - You'll be supported by an experienced group of technicians, assistants, and client service professionals who help ensure efficient workflow and exceptional patient care.
·A Positive, Collaborative Culture - We pride ourselves on maintaining a warm, cohesive environment where teamwork truly matters.
·Space to Practice Excellent Medicine - Our hospital is equipped with modern tools, diverse variety of cases, and a multi-doctor structure that encourages collaboration. You'll have both autonomy and support, ensuring you can practice high-quality medicine in a setting designed for success.
·We are an AAHA Accredited hospital!
Compensation & Benefits:
·Base salary $130,000 - $170,000 (depending on experience)
·Up to $20,000 signing bonus
·Production based bonuses
·Full benefits package: Health, Dental, Vision
·401(k) with employer match
·Paid vacation, paid sick time
·Paid CE days + CE allowance
·Professional memberships
·State & DEA licensure reimbursement
Our Hospital & Capabilities:
Plaza Del Amo Pet Clinic is a large, modern, AAHA-accredited hospital known for practicing a high level of medicine with a well-established, loyal clientele.
·5 exam rooms – 4 of which are spacious, fully supplied, and feature double doors and sinks; a dedicated 5th room used for acupuncture and end-of-life care
·Treatment area with full surgical suite – 2 wet tables, 2 regular tables, and 2 surgery tables
·Full in-house laboratory
·Advanced ultrasound imaging
·Therapeutic cold laser
·Acupuncture & integrative services
·Large boarding facility accommodating up to 60 dogs with a dedicated cat boarding area overlooking the lobby – includes a fully staffed boarding team!
·2 on-site groomers
·Spacious break room and dedicated DVM office
Mentorship You Can Count On:
We are proud to offer an exceptional mentorship experience – truly 10/10. New associates will begin performing spays, neuters, and basic dentistry from the start, with the opportunity to expand surgical skills at a comfortable, supported pace. Our team is deeply committed to helping newer veterinarians grow with confidence.
Who We're Looking For:
We're seeking either a new graduate, or an experienced veterinarian who is confident, skilled, and ready to step into a fast-paced, well-equipped environment. Ideal candidates will have:
·Experienced DVMs: We're looking for a seasoned veterinarian with 5+ years of experience who is confident navigating complex cases – strong surgical and dental skills are a plus, though we're committed to supporting and mentoring our team to help expand their skills and confidence in these areas. Just as importantly, we're looking for someone who is generous with their knowledge - a natural mentor who enjoys lifting up the team around them.
·New Graduates: If you're a new grad with an eagerness to learn, a warm and outgoing personality, and a genuine passion for connecting with clients and colleagues alike, we want to hear from you. Strong communication skills and a client-first mindset are a must - the rest, we'll help you build.
·Overall: A collaborative approach and commitment to maintaining our positive culture!
About Torrance, California:
Located in the South Bay, just minutes from the beach, our community offers an incredible Southern California lifestyle:
·Beach access within minutes
·1 hour to ski slopes or the desert
·Endless outdoor recreation: hiking, golf, cycling along the coast
·A vibrant food, nightlife, and music scene
·Easy access to Los Angeles, Long Beach, Manhattan Beach, and Redondo Beach
Whether you enjoy the outdoors, great food, social activities, or family-friendly attractions, Torrance is a fantastic place to live and work.
Visit our website to apply & learn more!

Your wellbeing & the benefits to back it up
We offer support that goes beyond the basics. Our benefits are designed to meet you where you are in your practice—and your life.
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Health & Wellness Benefits
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401(k) Savings
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Flexible Schedules
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Competitive Compensation
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Work-Life Balance
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Growth & Development
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NVA is a great choice because of the options they give you. Not only is there a variety of practices you can be in, but if you want to reach beyond that, if there's something beyond just straight patient care that you are interested in, if you have other goals or dreams or aspirations and is going to find a way to make them happen for you, their focus is growth. And so they will find a way for you to grow as a veterinarian, achieve what you want to achieve and be the best that you can be.
Dr. Elise Frank, Belmont Shore Veterinary Hospital, Long Beach
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