Are you a motivated veterinarian excited by high-impact community medicine, diverse caseloads, and the opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding team? Weāre a privately owned small animal practice thatās about to move into a brand-new, purpose-built hospitalādesigned to support a growing team of 4ā5 doctors just minutes from San Diegoās city center.
From general wellness to general surgeryāand from rats to rabbits to retrieversāour days are busy, meaningful, and full of variety. If youāre experienced in general surgery and thrive in a high-volume setting where no two days are alike, this could be your ideal next step.
š Why Youāll Love This Role:
Modern Medicine in Motion
⢠Youāll join us at an exciting time: weāre building out a brand-new, 10-exam-room hospital with a full surgical suite, radiology, in-house pharmacy, and ICU.
⢠Work with small mammals as well as cats and dogsāwe treat everyone with compassion.
Service + Impact
⢠Weāre rooted in community medicine, offering affordable, accessible care including annual exams, spays/neuters, urgent care, and low-cost vaccines.
⢠Help underserved pets receive excellent care they might otherwise go without.
Supportive, Family-Owned Culture
⢠No corporate red tapeājust collaboration, mentorship, and flexibility.
⢠Join a close-knit, mission-driven team that knows how to work hard and support one another.
𩺠Role Responsibilities:
⢠Confidently perform general surgeries (spays, neuters, mass removals, etc.)
⢠Handle high-volume appointments with efficiency and empathy
⢠Build trust with pet parents through education and compassion
⢠Support a team-first environmentāshare your knowledge and experience
⢠Work 1-in-3 short Saturdaysāand enjoy work-life balance the rest of the week
š¼ Qualifications:
⢠DVM or equivalent (CA license eligible and in good standing)
⢠3+ years of clinical experience, ideally in a high-volume setting
⢠Comfortable with general surgery and fast-paced days
⢠A calm, confident communicator who thrives in a team setting
š° Compensation & Benefits:
⢠Base salary: $120,000 + ProSal bonus (no negative accrual)
⢠Relocation support within California
⢠Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
⢠401(k) retirement plans
⢠Paid time off + holidays
⢠Generous CE allowance
⢠Discounted pet care
⢠Mentorship and leadership opportunities as we expand
š„ New Facility Highlights:
⢠10 exam rooms + expansion-ready floor plan
⢠Minutes from beaches, mountains, and San Diegoās vibrant downtown