Job ID: CA33274

Encinitas, California, US

Discipline

Contract Type

Permanent

Salary (Annual)

$87,700 - $186,100

Hours

Full Time

Equipment Digital X-Ray Digital Dental X-Ray Ultrasound

Recruiter

Stacey Pearse

+1 (213) 291-1399

Associate Veterinarian

The Package

Salary up to $186,100 (Annual)

  • $87,700–$186,100 Base Salary + Production
  • Signing bonus
  • Relocation allowance if needed
  • Health/Dental/Vision insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Unlimited PTO
  • Paid parental leave
  • Short-term and long-term disability insurance
  • Life insurance
  • No negative accrual
  • Up to $3,500 CE allowance
  • Quarterly bonuses + long-term incentives
  • Equity stock options
  • Visa support if required

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a full-service veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team. The hospital provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats in a supportive environment focused on high-quality medicine and patient care.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for delivering comprehensive medical care including physical examinations, diagnostics, and treatment planning. The role includes performing routine and complex surgical procedures such as spays, neuters, abdominal exploratory surgeries, and mass removals, as well as dental procedures including examinations, radiograph evaluation, and extractions. Additional responsibilities include maintaining accurate medical records, developing problem-based diagnostic and treatment plans, managing hospitalized cases, and collaborating with referral hospitals when required. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The hospital operates Monday through Saturday from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm and is closed on Sundays. It is a full-service facility equipped with ultrasound, heated hydraulic surgery tables, and digital radiography. The practice offers a wide range of services including preventive care, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and ongoing patient management. The environment emphasizes patient-first care, teamwork, and continuous development, supported by strong leadership and a well-structured clinical approach.

Team
The hospital is supported by a dedicated paraprofessional team, with team members encouraged to develop their skills and contribute to a collaborative and efficient working environment.

Candidate Requirements 

  • Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
  • Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
  • Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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