🐾 Veterinarian – Enjoy a Diverse Caseload – Coastal North of San Diego – CA8211

Exotics + Companion Animals • Collaborative Team • Ocean Breezes + Natural Light

Imagine practicing advanced veterinary medicine just minutes from the Southern California coast, where your workspace is filled with sunlight, ocean air, and an amazing team of passionate professionals. 🌊☀️

We’re a full-service general and exotic practice located just north of San Diego, and we’re looking for a dedicated, curious, and collaborative Veterinarian to join our close-knit, four-doctor team.


🏥 Why You’ll Love Our Hospital

This isn’t your average clinic — we’ve built something special. Our expansive, modern facility was designed with both team wellness and patient care in mind.

🛠️ What We Offer:

  • 7 spacious exam rooms, including cat-only and comfort suite spaces
  • Digital radiography, including dental
  • Bright, skylit treatment area with several wet tables — and yes, each doctor gets their own dedicated space
  • A beautifully equipped OR and hands-free radiology in progress
  • Fear Free practices are at the heart of what we do
  • Separate dog/cat lobbies in development to minimize patient stress
  • Attached luxury pet resort offering a full-service experience for pets and pet parents
  • One of the only practices in North County seeing exotics — including birds, reptiles, pocket pets, and chickens!
  • Designated wildlife drop-off center for Project Wildlife, with close ties to the San Diego Humane Society 🦉🦜

🕒 Your Ideal Schedule

📅 Full-Time Only: 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts

  • We’re open 7 days a week (7:30 AM – 6:30 PM), and flexibility is key
  • Note: We are only considering candidates able to commit to 4 full days per week
  • Enjoy full days off to soak in the beach, hike the cliffs, or relax in sunny SoCal 🌴

🐾 Who You Are

We’re looking for a veterinarian who is:

  • Passionate about pets (from poodles to parakeets!)
  • A team player who thrives in collaboration
  • Curious and always eager to learn
  • Confident in their skills, but always humble and open to feedback
  • Committed to building strong, trusting relationships with clients and colleagues

🐶 What You’ll Treat

From labs to lizards, you’ll see a variety of species including:

  • Dogs & cats
  • Birds, reptiles, rabbits
  • Guinea pigs, hamsters, chinchillas, chickens, and more

We love general practice — but you’ll never be bored here.


💰 Compensation & Benefits

💵 Annual Salary Range: $80,000 – $180,000
Compensation is negotiable based on experience, skillset, and special interests.


🎁 Full Benefits Package

Our team is our biggest asset. We take care of you with:

  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Paid time off for vacation, illness, and holidays
  • Continuing education support
  • Generous employee pet discounts
  • A culture that values growth, positivity, and work-life balance

🌅 Why Here?

Located just north of San Diego, our community offers the ultimate California lifestyle: steps from the beach, close to downtown, and surrounded by outdoor adventure. Whether you’re a surfer, a hiker, or just someone who loves a little ocean breeze with your morning coffee — you’ll fit right in here.


✨ Let’s Create Something Great – Together

If you’re ready to grow in your veterinary career while making a real impact — and doing it all in a sun-soaked, animal-loving coastal community — we want to hear from you.

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