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Veterinarian

Lompoc, CA

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Practice exceptional medicine with the support of a community that values your independence, wellbeing, and growth.

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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

Associate Veterinarian | California Central Coast

$120,000–$150,000 Base Salary + Production Opportunities

Supportive team. 4-day work week. No weekends or on-call. Coastal California living.

Looking for a better work-life balance, a collaborative team, or a fresh start? At Animal Care Hospital of Lompoc, you can build a rewarding veterinary career while making more time for life outside the hospital.

Whether you're a new graduate seeking structured mentorship, an experienced DVM ready for a change, or a veterinarian considering relocation, we'd love to meet you!

Why You'll Love Working Here

  • $120,000–$150,000 base salary, DOE, plus production opportunities
  • 4-day work week option with 10-hour shifts, Monday–Friday
  • No weekends and no on-call responsibilities
  • Close-knit, collaborative 3-DVM team with a tenured medical director and veterinarians who have built long-term careers here
  • 2 dedicated technicians plus additional floater support
  • AI-assisted medical records to streamline documentation
  • Structured mentorship for new graduates and ongoing professional development for veterinarians at every career stage
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
  • Medical, dental, vision insurance; 401(k) with matching; generous PTO, and more 

Practice Good Medicine. Keep Growing.

Our well-equipped hospital features an updated lobby and modern medical technology, including:

  • Digital whole-body and dental radiography
  • Samsung ultrasound with cardiac probe
  • Modern surgical suite for soft tissue and orthopedic procedures
  • Companion Class IV therapeutic laser
  • Fully paperless records and comprehensive in-house pharmacy
  • Primarily canine and feline medicine, with optional exotic cases
  • Opportunities to develop surgical skills and collaborate with local specialty hospitals

Enjoy Life on California's Central Coast

Remarkable weather, outdoor adventure, local wineries, and beaches just 15–20 minutes away by car.

Lompoc offers small-town charm and a potentially more attainable cost of living than many nearby coastal communities. Spend your days off exploring beaches and outdoor trails, biking, kayaking, or visiting the wineries of the Santa Ynez Valley. Discover Solvang, with access to Santa Barbara, Pismo Beach, Avila Beach, and Jalama Beach.

Who We're Looking For

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
  • License to practice veterinary medicine in the state of California 
  • All experience levels welcome, including new graduates
  • A veterinarian who values compassionate care, collaboration, and continued learning

Let's Connect

You don't have to be actively job hunting to explore a great opportunity. If you're curious about a better schedule, a supportive workplace, or a new career opportunity, we'd love to have a confidential, no-pressure conversation.

Considering a move with a veterinary colleague or friend? We'd love to hear from you both!


    National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada.  Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.


    Purpose: Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together

    Mission: Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. 

    Values: Care Deeply, Do What’s Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What’s Next 

    One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together

    NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet’s life. 


    At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:

    - We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
    - We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
    - All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
    - There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
    If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
    NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
    NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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    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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    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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