FULL TIME ASSOCIATE VETERINARIAN POSITION
$150k - $185kGlobal Veterinary Careers
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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