Associate Veterinarian
$185kFull-time
Global Veterinary Careers
Associate Veterinarian – El Cajon, CA | Up to $185k + Bonus | Modern Small Animal Practice
Why this role stands out
Looking for a practice where you can enjoy clinical autonomy, excellent earning potential and genuine work-life balance?
Join a highly respected small animal hospital offering:
- $150,000–$185,000 base salary plus production bonus
- No negative accrual
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
- Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance
- Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available
The Practice
- Established small animal hospital with an outstanding local reputation
- Primarily canine and feline caseload with a strong emphasis on preventative care
- Average of 16 appointments per day, allowing time to deliver high-quality medicine
- Excellent 3:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio
- Modern equipment including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory
- Collaborative team environment with experienced support staff
- Clinical autonomy supported by experienced leadership
- Encourages continued professional development and career progression
The Role
Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:
- Wellness and preventative medicine
- Medical consultations and diagnostics
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Client education and preventative healthcare
- Collaborative case management within a supportive clinical team
Suitable for:
- Experienced Associate Veterinarians
- Veterinarians with strong surgical skills
- Team-oriented clinicians who enjoy a collaborative workplace
- Veterinarians committed to providing exceptional patient and client care
Salary & Benefits
- $150,000–$185,000 base salary
- Production bonus
- Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
- No negative accrual
- Health, dental, vision and life insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- CE allowance plus paid licences and professional dues
- Paid time off and holidays
- Flexible scheduling
- Relocation assistance
- Sign-on bonus available
- Referral bonus programme
- Mentorship and structured career development
- Student loan assistance
- Mental health and wellbeing support
Location
El Cajon, California offers the ideal combination of suburban living and easy access to San Diego. Enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, hiking trails, parks, excellent restaurants and entertainment, while benefiting from a welcoming community and a fantastic quality of life.
Requirements
- DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
- Eligible to work in the US
- Strong surgical skills
- Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
- NAVLE certification
- ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
- DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)
This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.
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Vacancy posted 10 days ago
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