Associate Veterinarian

Small animal general practice inOceanside, Californiais hiring afull-time Associate DVM .This small animal hospital serves the North County San Diego area and provides comprehensive care for dogs and cats. Services include preventive care, internal medicine, dentistry, diagnostics, soft tissue surgery, and urgent care during operating hours. The practice sees a steady mix of wellness visits, medical cases, and surgical procedures.Doctors manage their own cases from initial workup through treatment and follow-up. The hospital is equipped to perform most diagnostics and routine procedures in-house, allowing cases to be handled without unnecessary referral. The caseload includes routine preventive care alongside more involved medical workups and surgical procedures.The support team includes experienced technicians and veterinary assistants responsible for patient preparation, anesthesia monitoring, laboratory diagnostics, and client communication. This structure allows doctors to focus on diagnostics, treatment planning, and medical decision-making.The schedule maintains a consistent appointment flow while allowing time for procedures and medical workups. Both experienced veterinarians and new graduates are considered.Key highlights • Small animal hospital serving the Oceanside and North County San Diego community • General practice including wellness care, diagnostics, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery • Steady caseload with a mix of preventive care, medical cases, and surgery • Doctors manage cases from workup through treatment and rechecks • In-house diagnostics and surgical capability • Experienced technician and assistant support team • Consistent appointment flow with dedicated procedure time • Located in coastal North County San DiegoAbout you • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or equivalent degree • Licensed or eligible for veterinary licensure in California • Comfortable practicing general small animal medicine • Interest in managing preventive and medical cases • Able to communicate clearly with pet owners and support staffBenefits • Base salary range of$130,000 to $200,000depending on experience • Production bonus with no negative accrual • Health, dental, and vision insurance • 401k with company match • Continuing education allowance with paid CE days • Professional liability coverage • Paid time off