A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
We are working on behalf of a brand new, state of the art small animal hospital in Vista, CA, in San Diego's North County, that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team. Every part of the facility has been thoughtfully designed with a calm, modern feel for pets, clients, and staff alike. The practice is currently led by a single Medical Director, which makes this a genuine ground floor opportunity for a doctor who wants a real say in how the practice grows, rather than joining an already established routine. The hospital offers a full range of services, including wellness exams, dental care, integrative medicine, vaccinations, parasite prevention, spay and neuter, in-house diagnostics, surgery, and hospice and palliative care, along with same-day urgent care for sick or injured pets. True after-hours emergencies are referred to a nearby specialty and emergency hospital, so this role does not carry overnight ER shifts. The hospital is open Monday to Friday and Saturday, closed Sundays, with a 4 day work week and limited weekend rotation once the team grows to two doctors. This is a rare chance to help shape the culture, systems, and client experience of a new practice from the ground up.
Salary Range:
$130,000 - $170,000
Key Highlights:
Brand new, state of the art facility in San Diego's North County Ground floor opportunity, currently a single-doctor practice looking to grow Genuine input into how the practice and its culture develop Full scope of services including dental, surgery, and in-house diagnostics Same-day urgent care only, with after-hours emergencies referred out No overnight ER shifts for this role Estimated 4-day work week with limited weekend rotation, closed Sundays Modern, thoughtfully designed clinic space built for a calm client experience
About You:
DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in California Comfortable being part of building a practice's culture and processes early on Confident across general practice, including surgery and dental work Collaborative and communicative, ready to work closely with the Medical Director Open to learning, growth, and using technology to enhance patient care
Benefits:
Competitive base salary with production opportunities between $150,000-$190,000 Sign-on bonus open to discussion Health, dental, and vision insurance Generous CE allowance with paid CE time PTO, paid licenses, and professional fees covered No overnight ER shifts, with after-hours cases referred to a specialty hospital Next Steps If you are interested, hit "Apply" or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email hello@atlasconsultancygroup.com or call the office at (332) 867 1807 INDOW
