Associate Veterinarian — RISE New Graduate Mentorship Program

Job overview

The Associate Veterinarian — RISE New Graduate Mentorship Program is a full-time, onsite role listed in Merced, CA; the program also describes opportunities at hospitals nationwide, based on geographic preferences. Compensation starts at $140,000 annually, with pro-sal opportunities available. Santa Fe Pet Hospital provides veterinary care including routine exams, vaccinations, dental care, and surgery. The role is designed to help new veterinary graduates transition into clinical practice through hands-on mentorship, real-time case management, and professional development. The veterinarian gradually moves toward independently managing a caseload while contributing to general practice, emergency, or mixed-animal care depending on location availability.

What you'll do

• Provide veterinary clinical care while participating in hands-on mentorship and real-time case management
• gradually transition to independently managing a caseload
• practice in general practice, emergency, or mixed-animal settings depending on location availability.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate veterinarian

rise mentorship program

new graduate

veterinary medicine

clinical practice

hands-on mentorship

case management

full-time

petvet care centers

santa fe pet hospital

merced ca

nationwide hospital options

relocation assistance

continuing education

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Full-time employee benefits, competitive sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, possible training assistance bonus, continuing education reimbursement, and paid time off for continuing education events.

Why this role

Year-long immersive mentorship program with an on-site home-hospital mentor and centralized national mentorship team; relocation assistance and continuing education support are available.

About the employer

PetVet Care Centers is hiring for this role. Industry: Veterinary Services. Sector: 54.