Medical Director

We are working on behalf of a spacious, modern, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital in San Diego, CA that is looking to welcome a dedicated Associate Veterinarian to its team.

This is a full-service, long-established practice that has been caring for its community for more than 40 years, with a loyal client base and an experienced support team behind it. The caseload is varied and genuinely interesting, covering wellness and preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, surgery, and urgent cases, all supported by an in-house lab and pharmacy.

You will work alongside experienced veterinarians and skilled technicians, with a welcoming Hospital Manager who values teamwork and collaboration. Whether you want to sharpen your surgical and dental skills or simply practice good medicine with a team that has your back, this is a hospital where professional growth is actively encouraged.

Compensation is strong, with a competitive base salary plus quarterly production and a no negative accrual option, and generous signing, retention, and relocation packages are available for qualified candidates.

Add in San Diego’s year-round sunshine, beaches, and outdoor lifestyle, and this is a role that works for your career and your life outside of it.

Key Highlights

• Spacious, modern, AAHA-accredited small animal hospital
• Long-established practice with a loyal, local client base
• Varied caseload across preventive care, medicine, dentistry, and surgery
• In-house lab and pharmacy for fast, confident decision making
• Experienced team of veterinarians and skilled technicians
• Supportive Hospital Manager who values teamwork and collaboration
• Quarterly production with no deficit carryover
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages of up to $100,000 available for qualified candidates

About You

• DVM or VMD from an accredited college or university
• Current California veterinary license, or eligible to obtain one, plus DEA registration
• At least 1 year of experience in small animal practice
• Confident diagnostic, surgical, and dental skills
• Clear, warm communicator who builds trust with clients and teammates
• Team player committed to compassionate, high-quality care

Benefits

• Competitive base salary of $180,000 to $220,000, based on experience
• Quarterly production bonus with a no negative accrual option
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages of up to $100,000 for qualified candidates
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster
• CE stipend and career development resources
• Team member pet discounts and 24/7 wellbeing support

Next Steps

If you are interested, hit “Apply” or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email View email address on apply.j-vers.com or call the office at View phone number on apply.j-vers.com