Work With Us at Santa Monica Pet Medical Center
A career rooted in compassion, connection, and coastal living.
Are you looking for a veterinary team where you’re valued as a whole person — not just a pair of hands?
Do you crave work/life balance, a supportive team, and a place where modern medicine meets a laid-back coastal vibe?
Are you ready to fall back in love with veterinary medicine?
Welcome to Santa Monica Pet Medical Center — where exceptional care, community trust, and a healthy life outside of work all come standard.
Why Santa Monica? Why SMPMC?
For more than 60 years, we’ve been caring for the pets (and people) of Santa Monica, Pacific Palisades, Venice, and the Westside. As an AAHA-accredited, privately owned, 5-doctor hospital, we blend progressive medicine with the warmth of a neighborhood practice — and the coastline is only minutes away when you need to recharge.
Life here means:
- No late nights
- No overnights
- A team that has your back
- And a schedule that actually allows you to catch that Pacific sunset
We’re dedicated to high-quality medicine, personalized relationships, and creating a work environment where people feel supported, trusted, and empowered.
Our Core Values
Our values guide how we treat our patients, our clients, and each other:
Integrity
We practice with honesty, transparency, and medical ethics at the center of every decision.
Compassion
Whether it’s an anxious pet parent or a colleague having a tough day, we lead with kindness.
Excellence
As a long-time AAHA hospital, we hold ourselves to the highest standards in medicine, surgery, dentistry, and communication.
Teamwork
We back each other up, step in where needed, and celebrate wins together.
Dependability
Our clients trust us — and we trust each other — because we show up, every time.
Personalized Relationships
Our clients stay for decades because they feel known, heard, and cared for.
What It’s Like to Work Here
At SMPMC, you’re not just filling a role — you’re joining a team that wants you to thrive.
Work-Life Balance (for real)
- No late nights
- No after-hours shifts
- Flexible scheduling
- 30-minute appointments for quality care without burnout
Supportive, Collaborative Culture
You’ll work alongside experienced doctors, skilled RVTs, and a leadership team that truly listens. We believe mentorship, clear communication, and kindness make all the difference.
Modern Medicine, Human Approach
Our team practices forward-thinking medicine but never loses the personal touch that keeps clients with us for generations.
A Diverse Caseload (if you like variety)
Dogs, cats, pocket pets — from wellness to internal medicine to dentistry to urgent care — your days here stay interesting and fulfilling.
Life in Santa Monica
Working here means you get the best of Southern California:
- Ocean breezes on your lunch break
- Walkable neighborhoods, farmers' markets, and incredible food
- Beaches, hiking, biking, and endless sunshine
- A community that values wellness, kindness, and connection
Just minutes from Venice, Pacific Palisades, Brentwood, and West LA, SMPMC sits at the crossroads of coastal relaxation and urban culture.
Benefits That Support You
While packages vary by role, our team enjoys:
- Competitive pay
- Flexible scheduling
- Medical, dental, vision
- Paid time off and holidays
- Continued Education support and development opportunities
- Supportive leadership and a positive, drama-free culture
- Employee pet care discounts
- And, most importantly, a team that actually enjoys coming to work
We’re Always Looking for Great People
Even if we’re not actively hiring, we love connecting with compassionate, skilled, enthusiastic veterinary professionals who share our commitment to exceptional care and a positive workplace.
If you think you’d be a great fit for SMPMC, we’d love to meet you.
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