# Dairy Veterinarian (Herd Health & Production)

> Associated Veterinary Partners · Tulare, United States · Full-time · Posted 2025-09-09

**Salary:** USD 125,000–135,000

**Workplace:** on_site

**Department:** Tulare Veterinary Hospital

## Description

**Dairy/Herd Health Veterinarian – Full-Time**  
**Location:** Tulare Veterinary Hospital – Tulare, California  
[https://tularevet.com/](https://tularevet.com/)

**About Us:**

Tulare Veterinary Hospital is a trusted **mixed animal practice** serving the heart of California’s Central Valley. Our clinic combines compassionate care with progressive medicine, and we’re proud to support both beloved pets and the **local agricultural community**. We are seeking a **Dairy Veterinarian** who is dedicated to dairy herd health and reproduction, supporting long-standing family-owned dairies throughout the region.

We’re a collaborative, experienced veterinary team with deep roots in the dairy industry. Many of our client relationships span 20+ years, and we pride ourselves on being not just veterinarians, but trusted partners in herd management and farm success.

You’ll be working closely with **Dr. Rodriguez, our lead dairy veterinarian**, who has decades of experience in the field and a reputation for building strong client partnerships. He is passionate about **mentoring and will provide ample guidance**, making this an excellent opportunity for a **newer grad eager to learn**, or for a veterinarian wanting to **deepen their expertise in herd health and production medicine.**

### What You’ll Be Doing:

As a **Dairy/Herd Health Veterinarian**, your work will focus on providing high-quality, preventive, and production-oriented care to large dairy herds. A typical day may include:

-   Early morning herd health visits
-   Reproductive work, pregnancy checks, and managing mastitis cases
-   Preventive herd health programs, vaccines, and disease surveillance
-   Certifying health documents (brucellosis, TB, etc.)
-   Obstetrics, including fetal extractions and occasional C-sections
-   Consulting with producers on herd management, production, and operations
-   Maintaining strong, trusting client relationships built over years of service
-   Participating in an on-call rotation (every 4th weekend) for emergency support  
    

This is a 100% farm call role, serving herds that range from 3,000–5,000 cows,

### Compensation & Benefits:

-   **Salary: $125k–$135k**, depending on experience + Production
-   **No Negative Accrual**
-   **Sign-On Bonus: $10,000**
-   **Relocation Bonus: $5,000**
-   Equity with Ownership Opportunities
-   Generous Benefits Package: Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance
-   **Professional Growth: Annual CE allowance of $2,000, 3 days CE-specific paid time off, and access to MentorVet Leap**
-   **401(k) + Matching: up to 6%**
-   Flexible PTO Package with **3 Weeks of PTO!**
-   **Personalized, 1-on-1 Mentorship with Dr. Rodriguez**  
    

### **The Area**

Located in **California’s Central Valley,** Tulare is right in the heart of dairy country, in fact, it’s home to the world-famous Tulare Ag Expo, the largest annual agricultural show in the world. The community is close-knit and deeply connected to farming, making it a great place to build lasting client relationships. Beyond the dairies, you’ll find **affordable living, great schools, and easy access to both nature and city life**. The Sierra Nevada mountains and Sequoia National Park are just a short drive away for weekend hiking or camping, while **Fresno** (45 minutes) and the California coast (2–3 hours) give you even more options for getaways.

### About Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP)

Tulare Veterinary Hospital is proudly partnered with **Associated Veterinary Partners (AVP**), a vet-founded and operated network that prioritizes clinical autonomy and long-term success over short-term profits. Unlike many corporate groups, AVP is **not private equity-backed**, ensuring that you and your patients come first.

As a proud sponsor of **Not One More Vet (NOMV)**, AVP is committed to promoting mental health, wellness, and professional growth in the veterinary field.

**Ready to join a practice that values support, growth, and connection?** **Apply today** and take the next step in your rewarding veterinary career at **Tulare Veterinary Hospital!** **New Graduates and Experienced Veterinarians are welcome to apply! Email** [Lindsey@yourvetpartner.com](https://Lindsey@yourvetpartner.com)

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## Apply

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