Associate Veterinarian
About The Position
The Pet Hospital of La Mesa is hiring a full-time DVM. At La Mesa, we pride ourselves on offering complete autonomy in your medicine. We believe in our veterinarian's ability and education, therefore do not feel it necessary to dictate medicine. We provide the tools; you provide the knowledge. Our hospital is equipped with digital x-ray, inhouse labs, diagnostic ultrasound, dental x-ray, surgical laser, and much more. In addition, we encourage our doctors to stay up to date on progressions in medicine. We offer generous CE stipends to promote growth and learning within our clinic. Teamwork is important to us, which is why you will have complete access to our growing network of licensed professionals through our online community and round table discussions. In clinic, we have a very close-knit and extremely welcoming team. Clinic Snapshot: Small Animal General Practice, primarily with cats and dogs with focus on wellness and preventative medicine. Practice type: GP Avg. daily patient volume: [16 /day] Support staff ratio: [2 : 1] Case mix: Wellness, surgery, dentistry Technology & equipment: Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, digital dental x-ray Team culture: Collaborative, team approach, highly skilled support staff
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university (required)
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care
- Strong communication and client-education skills
- Surgical Skills
Nice To Haves
- Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships
- A collaborative teammate who thrives in a positive, supportive culture
- Committed to continuous growth and excellence
Responsibilities
- Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of our medical systems and team.
- Collaborate with a team of skilled technicians, dedicated CSRs, and strong leadership.
- Grow your career with the tools, resources, and opportunities provided.
- Provide compassionate, client-centered care.
- Educate clients effectively.
- Engage in continuous growth and excellence.
Benefits
- $150k - $175k 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
- Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
- Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
- Strong work-life balance
- 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
- Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing
- Student loan assistance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
