Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital

At Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital, we believe that personalized, individualized veterinary care is the core of our mission. You will be joining one of the few remaining family-owned hospitals in North County San Diego, where we strive to keep client education and collaborative conversations central to every care plan. The local community trusts the compassionate care we provide, reflected by our excellent 4.5-star Google rating. If you are looking for an innovative hospital where you can do your best work and treat pets like family, this is the ideal opportunity for you. We understand that achieving your long-term career goals requires dedicated support. As a teammate here, you benefit from a hospital culture that actively promotes continuous growth and education. Our commitment means that veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations to support complex cases, and there are structured programs in place to help all teammates succeed, whether you are pursuing credentialed technician certification or aspiring to leadership positions within the practice. We pride ourselves on remaining on the cutting edge of veterinary medicine, ensuring your patients receive the most current and effective care possible within our state-of-the-art facility. As a full-service hospital, you will have the opportunity to manage comprehensive cases ranging from routine preventative care to complex surgeries and critical internal medicine. Our medical services include dentistry, emergency care, specialist services, and dedicated geriatric and end-of-life care, allowing you to provide continuity and depth of service to our diverse North County San Diego patient base. Fire Mountain Veterinary Hospital is located in Oceanside, California, placing you in the heart of beautiful North County San Diego. This area offers an exceptional coastal lifestyle, mixing beach town accessibility with the broader cultural amenities of the San Diego region. You will find that this location provides the perfect balance between a rewarding career and access to a vibrant, relaxed community that appreciates the high quality of veterinary care you will deliver.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build lasting relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice your best medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.