Veterinarian - Companion Animal Hospital

Helen Woodward Animal Center • Rancho Santa Fe, CA

1d • $145,000 - $182,000 • Onsite

About The Position

We're looking for a skilled and compassionate Veterinarian to join our 6-doctor general practice. This full-time role focuses on high-quality, client-centered care without overnight or on-call shifts. Our hospital is fully equipped with in-house Idexx lab equipment, ultrasound, digital and dental x-rays, and cold laser therapy-giving you the tools you need to provide excellent care in every case. As a veterinarian on our team, you'll perform comprehensive day-to-day healthcare (preventive and wellness care, diagnostics and internal medicine, etc.) and dentistry, while being part of a culture that values kindness, collaboration, and growth. We have continued relations with local mobile specialists who assist with internal medicine, surgery, and cardiology. You'll also have opportunities to expand your impact through our broader community programs like our Pets Without Walls mobile vehicle unit, helping to bring healing and hope beyond our clinic walls. There may also be occasional opportunities to help at our adoptions/shelter clinic and care for our Center's education animals.

Requirements

• Current DVM license in good standing (CA)
• Proficiency in general veterinary practice and surgery
• A calm, compassionate demeanor-even in high-stress situations
• Excellent communication and emotional intelligence
• A team-oriented mindset and a strong sense of purpose

Responsibilities

• Perform comprehensive day-to-day healthcare (preventive and wellness care, diagnostics and internal medicine, etc.)
• Perform dentistry
• Provide expert medical treatment to pets
• Care for the Center's education animals (occasional opportunities)

Benefits

• Salary range: $145,000-$182,000, DOE
• Employer-sponsored health, dental & vision insurance
• Retirement plan with 4% employer match after 1 year
• Generous PTO: 3 weeks' vacation to start (increases incrementally with years of service), 2 weeks' sick time, 4 floating holidays, 9 paid holidays
• Paid CE (up to $3,500 annually) + paid CE time
• Employee discounts on adoption, boarding, medical services and more
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree