Associate Veterinarian

Atlas Consultancy Group Ltd; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental & vision insurance

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance

PTO and license fees covered

No overnight ER shifts

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group Ltd. seeks an Associate Veterinarian for a brand-new small animal hospital in Vista, CA. Join a team led by a Medical Director and help shape culture, systems, and client experience from the ground up.

The role supports a 4‑day work week with no overnight ER shifts. Competitive base salary with production opportunities, plus sign-on bonus and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent license to practice in the US.
• Eligible for California licensure.
• Strong clinical skills across GP, surgery, and dentistry.

Responsibilities

• Provide GP veterinary care for small animals.
• Perform surgeries and dental procedures as needed.
• Collaborate closely with the Medical Director to shape practice culture.
• Educate clients on preventive care and treatment options.

Skills

Veterinary clinical skills

Team collaboration

Client communication

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligibility

Job description

Location Vista, United States Sector Other Salary $150,000.00 to $190,000.00 per annum

We are working on behalf of a brand new, state of the art small animal hospital in Vista, CA, in San Diego's North County, that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team.

Every part of the facility has been thoughtfully designed with a calm, modern feel for pets, clients, and staff alike. The practice is currently led by a single Medical Director, which makes this a genuine ground floor opportunity for a doctor who wants a real say in how the practice grows, rather than joining an already established routine.

The hospital offers a full range of services, including wellness exams, dental care, integrative medicine, vaccinations, parasite prevention, spay and neuter, in-house diagnostics, surgery, and hospice and palliative care, along with same-day urgent care for sick or injured pets. True after-hours emergencies are referred to a nearby specialty and emergency hospital, so this role does not carry overnight ER shifts. The hospital is open Monday to Friday and Saturday, closed Sundays, with a 4 day work week and limited weekend rotation once the team grows to two doctors.

This is a rare chance to help shape the culture, systems, and client experience of a new practice from the ground up.

Salary Range: $130,000 - $170,000

About You

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in California
• Comfortable being part of building a practice's culture and processes early on
• Confident across general practice, including surgery and dental work
• Collaborative and communicative, ready to work closely with the Medical Director
• Open to learning, growth, and using technology to enhance patient care

Benefits

• Competitive base salary with production opportunities between $150,000-$190,000
• Sign-on bonus open to discussion
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous CE allowance with paid CE time
• PTO, paid licenses, and professional fees covered
• No overnight ER shifts, with after-hours cases referred to a specialty hospital

Next Steps

If you are interested, hit "Apply" or for a confidential chat to find out more, simply email [e-mail] or call the office at [phone]INDOW