Veterinarian- Carlsbad CA
About The Position
La Costa Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join their close-knit team in Carlsbad, CA. This practice emphasizes meaningful client relationships, thoughtful medicine, and a supportive team environment. The hospital is a small, established practice with a loyal clientele that values veterinarians who listen, educate, and dedicate time to pet care. Doctors typically see 4-5 patients per day with 30-60 minute appointments, allowing for thorough medical practice. The hospital is equipped with 3 exam rooms, a surgical suite, digital and dental X-ray, in-house and reference lab services, therapeutic laser, electrocautery, EzyVet, day-patient kennels, and isolation space, with strong referral partnerships for advanced care. Clients are engaged and willing to pursue advanced treatments when thoughtfully explained. The team includes RVTs and Fear Free-certified DVMs, with an approximate 1:3 doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio. The practice believes in balancing veterinary medicine with work-life balance, offering no after-hours or on-call requirements. New graduates are welcome and will receive one-on-one surgical training, dedicated consultation time, and support in developing clinical and surgical confidence. Experienced veterinarians can build lasting client relationships while practicing with a supportive team.
Requirements
- Compassionate veterinarian.
- Ability to practice medicine thoughtfully.
- Ability to build meaningful client relationships.
- Ability to listen and educate clients.
- Ability to take the time to truly care for pets.
- Licensed veterinarian.
- Availability on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday.
- Experience with digital and digital dental X-ray.
- Experience with IDEXX in-house and reference laboratory services.
- Experience with Companion therapeutic laser and electrocautery.
- Experience with EzyVet.
- Experience with day-patient kennels and isolation space.
- Ability to work with strong referral partnerships.
- Ability to work with RVTs and Fear Free-certified DVMs.
- Ability to work with a 1:3 doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio.
- Willingness to provide one-on-one surgical training (for new graduates).
- Willingness to provide dedicated time for case consultation.
- Support developing clinical and surgical confidence.
- Invested in the growth of the team.
Nice To Haves
- New graduates are welcome.
Responsibilities
- Practice veterinary medicine thoughtfully.
- Build meaningful client relationships.
- Educate clients on pet care.
- Perform examinations and treatments.
- Utilize surgical suite for procedures.
- Interpret digital and digital dental X-rays.
- Utilize in-house and reference laboratory services.
- Administer therapeutic laser and electrocautery treatments.
- Manage day-patient kennels and isolation space.
- Collaborate with referral partners for advanced care.
- Provide one-on-one surgical training (for new graduates).
- Consult on cases.
- Develop clinical and surgical confidence.
Benefits
- Competitive salary: $120,000 - $140,000 annually, DOE
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k)
- EAP and FSA
- CE allowance
- Paid vacation
- Professional dues and liability coverage
- Relocation assistance
- Discounts on products and services
- Competitive referral program
- Paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents
- A family-friendly atmosphere
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
