Associate Veterinarian

Location: San Diego, CA | Job Type: Permanent | Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000

Consultant - Oliver Whyte

Telephone: (720) 449 6141
| Email: oliver@atlasconsultancygroup.com

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Job Description

This is a full-service general practice with a strong reputation for high-quality medicine, excellent client relationships, and a genuinely supportive working environment.

The hospital operates from a modern, well-equipped, standalone facility and is set up to practice medicine properly. You’ll have access to an in-house lab suite, digital radiography, ultrasound, digital dental radiology, therapeutic laser, and visiting specialists, including a mobile orthopedic surgeon, allowing you to work up cases thoroughly and keep medicine in-house. The caseload is varied and consistent, creating excellent clinical exposure and strong earning potential.

You’ll be joining an experienced, collaborative team of 3 veterinarians, technicians, and support staff who value teamwork, communication, and efficiency. This role would suit a confident GP who enjoys surgery, values high standards of care, and wants to work in a setting that prioritizes both medicine and wellbeing. Enjoy a management schedule with 4 days per week on offer for the new DVM joining the team.

Compensation is competitive, with a $160,000–$180,000 base salary and a no-negative-accrual production model, ensuring you’re rewarded without unnecessary pressure.

Well-established, full-service small animal hospital with strong community reputation
Excellent diagnostic and surgical equipment to support high-level medicine
Experienced, collaborative veterinary and technical team
Strong, consistent caseload with excellent earning potential
No negative accrual on production
Supportive leadership with real medical autonomy
Backed by national resources while maintaining a local hospital feel

DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
You hold (or are eligible for) a licensure in California
1+ years of experience in small animal practice
Confident with routine surgeries and dentistry
Strong communication skills and a team-focused mindset

Competitive base salary of $160k–$180k plus production
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with discretionary employer contribution
CE allowance and professional development support
Paid parental leave, wellbeing resources, and pet care discounts

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