Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian – El Cajon, CA | Up to $185k + Bonus | No Negative Accrual

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 thriving 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 and mentorship

• 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 focus on preventative medicine

• Average of 16 appointments per day, allowing time to practise 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 culture with highly skilled support staff

• Clinical autonomy backed by strong leadership and operational support

• Encourages professional growth and long-term career development

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 team

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians

• Veterinarians with strong surgical skills

• Team-oriented clinicians who enjoy collaboration

• Veterinarians committed to delivering exceptional patient 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 tailored career development programmes

• Student loan assistance

• Mental health and wellbeing support

Location

El Cajon, California offers the perfect blend of suburban living and easy access to everything San Diego has to offer. Enjoy beautiful year-round weather, outdoor recreation, hiking trails, beaches, excellent dining and entertainment, all while living in a welcoming community with a more relaxed pace 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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