Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
American Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful San Diego, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our passionate team. Clinic Snapshot Practice type: GP Avg. daily patient volume: [ 16-20 pets /day] Support staff ratio: [2 : 1] Case mix: Wellness, sick pets, surgery, dentistry Technology & equipment: Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, dental machine Team culture: Collaborative, efficient What Makes Us Different Medical autonomy: Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of our medical systems and team. Robust support: Skilled techs, dedicated CSRs, and strong leadership presence. We believe thriving teams build thriving communities You’ll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow your career
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university (required)
- Active licensure without restrictions in state of practice.
- Active DEA Registration for responsible practice location(s).
- Any required state-controlled substance, pharmacy or other licenses and/or registrations as required.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a practicing Veterinarian.
- Commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week.
Nice To Haves
- Preferred minimum of 1 year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.
- Strong Surgical Skill
- Desire to mentor
Responsibilities
- Practice exceptional medicine and surgery
- Provide compassionate and quality medicine
- Strive to make an impact in our community
- Treat patients/clients like family
- Mentor veterinary team members
Benefits
- $160k - $180k annual salary + production bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
- No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
- Medical Director Stipend
- Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
- Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program: Bring great talent to our network & get rewarded
- Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
- Relocation assistance and Sign on bonuses available
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources
- Generous paid time off and holidays
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
