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Associate Veterinarian San Diego, CA | Strong Earning Potential
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What they do
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.
$129,971 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
Join a collaborative hospital offering:
- Flexible full-time scheduling
- No negative accrual on bonus
- Sign-on incentives up to $50k
- Strong team culture and support The Practice
- Established small animal hospital with a strong local reputation
- Multi-doctor team with experienced clinicians
- Collaborative and supportive environment
- Focus on high-quality medicine and client relationships
- Backed by wider resources while maintaining clinical autonomy
- Strong emphasis on team wellbeing and development The Role Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied caseload:
- Routine consultations and preventative care
- Diagnostics and medical work-ups
- Surgery (soft tissue) and dentistry
- Internal medicine cases
- Client communication and education
- Working closely with an experienced support team Suitable for
- Experienced Veterinarians seeking strong earning potential
- Clinicians looking for flexibility and balance
- Team-oriented vets who value a supportive culture
- Individuals passionate about high-quality patient care Salary & Benefits
- Competitive base salary + production bonus
- No negative accrual
- Sign-on and retention bonuses up to $50,000
- 401(k) participation
- CE allowance + licensing and dues covered
- Employee pet care discounts
- Wellness support including EAP and wellbeing resources
- Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance Location San Diego - a coastal city known for its year-round sunshine, beaches, outdoor lifestyle, and exceptional quality of life. Requirements
DVM / VMD
(or equivalent)- Eligible to work in the US
- Minimum 1+ years' clinical experience preferred
- Strong general medicine, surgical, and dental skills
- Excellent communication and team approach
- DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire) This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.