Here at Carlsen Animal Hospital, a Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, we recognize what you and your team face each day. Through our collaborative community of veterinary care providers, you'll have the support, tools, and resources you need to take your practice to the next level because we wholeheartedly believe in you, and your ability to provide the very best care for your patients.

Who we are

Carlsen Animal Hospital, a successful and beautiful, small animal practice is looking for a full-time Veterinarian to join general practice.

Our hospital is equipped with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment to expedite the diagnosis of illnesses so that an accurate treatment plan can be developed, resulting in higher treatment success rates and better outcomes. Our doctors are excellent diagnosticians and will help explain the purpose of each diagnostic test, treatment options, and expected results. 

We are a busy general practice open Monday - Friday!

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to help grow the practice by offering excellent preventative care, performing routine surgery and dentistry, recommending appropriate and detailed case workups, providing thorough client communication and community outreach.

Serving Los Angeles, Santa Monica, and Beverly Hills area.

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love.

Our veterinarians form a vast peer network of multi-disciplinary experts who are here to bolster your professional and personal wellbeing.  When you need to rebalance, you’ll have access to resources and benefits that are meaningful because they’re built around nurturing your mental health. This means taking the time you need with options for flexible scheduling to fit every phase of your career and life.

Our network of hospitals provides the career mobility you need to fit your career and life. You’ll have customizable learning through our top-notch development and training engine, including CE libraries, mentorship, industry-leading educational programs, and more.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

Benefits – our care in action

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• Paid time off including 8-weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits and paid time off to complete.

And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Experience & Skills Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

About Carlsen Animal Hospital

Vet-founded and Austin-born, we have expanded to over 380 partner hospitals in neighborhoods across the nation, united by our mission to create the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community of teams and partners. You’re invited to join something remarkable. Join a Thrive partner hospital and team who is deeply rooted in your local community. Each maintain their unique identity, while benefiting from our extensive resources. Experience the best of both worlds; a genuine local feel backed by cutting-edge technology, advanced training, and seamless collaboration. Thrive in your career with our support. We are committed to creating a culture where everyone from any background, can be heard, respected and valued. We pledge to build an inclusive environment nurtured by respectful curiosity to support, encourage and celebrate the diverse voices of our teams and the communities we serve.

Connections working at Carlsen Animal Hospital