Associate Veterinarian - Competitive Pay + Work-Life Balance

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

Build a Career You'll Be Proud Of

Humane Vet Hospital of San Diego is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who is looking for more than just a job—we're looking for someone who wants to build a rewarding, sustainable career in a collaborative practice committed to excellent medicine, continual growth, and exceptional client service.

Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or looking for a practice where you can continue developing your skills, you'll find a supportive team that values mentorship, teamwork, and work-life balance as much as clinical excellence.

What Makes Humane Vet Hospital Different?

We believe that the best medicine is practiced by veterinarians who are supported not only as professionals, but as people.

Our goal is to build a workplace where every member of our team can:

• Practice high-quality, evidence-based medicine
• Continue learning and developing professionally
• Be supported by an experienced, collaborative team
• Maintain a healthy balance between work and personal life
• Build long-term relationships with clients and patients
• Find genuine fulfillment and satisfaction in their career

We invest in our doctors because we believe that when our team succeeds, our patients and clients receive the highest level of care.

Flexible Scheduling

We understand that every veterinarian has different priorities and responsibilities outside the hospital.

We offer flexible scheduling options, including:

• Full-time or part-time opportunities
• Four- or five-day workweeks
• Predictable schedules
• Shared holiday rotation
• Protected vacation time
• A culture that respects time away from work

Our goal is to create schedules that support both excellent patient care and a sustainable career.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

• Competitive salary or ProSal compensation
• Health insurance
• Dental and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Paid vacation
• Paid holidays
• Continuing Education allowance
• Professional dues and license reimbursement
• DEA reimbursement
• Employee pet care discounts

Practice Environment

You'll be supported by:

• Dedicated technicians
• Digital radiology
• Dental radiography
• In-house laboratory
• Electronic medical records
• A collaborative medical team
• Leadership committed to your success

We believe doctors should spend their time practicing medicine—not fighting inefficient systems.

Our Culture

We're proud of the culture we've built.

Our team values:

• Clinical excellence
• Integrity
• Mutual respect
• Accountability
• Compassion
• Teamwork
• Continuous improvement

We believe the best hospitals are built by people who enjoy coming to work, support one another, and take pride in providing exceptional care to every patient and client.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking someone who:

• Enjoys collaborating with teammates
• Communicates effectively with clients
• Practices thoughtful, evidence-based medicine
• Has a desire to continue learning
• Takes pride in providing exceptional patient care
• Wants to contribute to a positive workplace culture

Join Our Team

If you're looking for a practice where you'll be supported, challenged, respected, and encouraged to build a fulfilling long-term career, we'd love to meet you!

Join Humane Vet Hospital of San Diego & Dr. Ertola

We're building a culture of excellence, cooperation, respect, and compassion—for our patients, our clients, and one another.