Associate Veterinarian

Pet Services of Washington, P.S.; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with match

Paid parental leave

Vacation and sick leave

CE allowance

WOOF University CE

Job summary

VCA 4 Paws Animal Hospital in California is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide world-class medicine with a supportive team and modern facilities. The role offers hours from Monday to Friday with some weekend coverage as needed, and salary ranging from $80,000 to $180,000 annually.

Candidates must hold a DVM and be licensed in California or able to obtain licensure, with a commitment to compassionate care and ethical practice.

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited university.
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California or ability to obtain.
• Commitment to high standards of medicine and ethics.

Skills

Pet care passion

Team collaboration

Lifelong learner

Empathetic partner

Education

DVM degree

California licensure or eligibility

Tools

Digital x-ray

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Job description

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA 4 Paws Animal Hospital and you'll quickly discover that you're well supported by world‑class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You'll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

• Opportunity to work alongside 2 experienced Veterinarians
• Up to date high level equipment that includes digital x-ray, digital dental x-ray, ultrasound, endoscopy, cold laser
• Facility includes large dental suite, large surgical suite and cryotherapy
• Fear-Free accredited or Fear Free Certified associates when possible
• AAHA accredited
• We have been proudly serving the 4S Ranch and Rancho Santa Fe communities with compassionate veterinary care for 14 years

Schedule

Full-Time, Part-Time

Hours of Operation: Monday - Friday 7:00am - 4pm, Saturday 8am - 2pm, Sunday closed

Cases

Patient mix: dogs and cats

Who we look for

• People obsessed with pets and their care
• Dedicated experts who want to provide world‑class medicine
• Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
• Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
• Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

Compensation

• The annual salary range for this position is $80,000 to $180,000.
• Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.
• This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Health & Well-being

• Innovative Associate health and well‑being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

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Qualifications

• A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
• Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain
• A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world‑class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually. Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media. Learn more about the hospital

Additional Information

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.