Associate Veterinarian - Compassionate Care Leader

West Coast Animal Hospital; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

West Coast Animal Hospital seeks an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-level medical and surgical care for animal patients. You will educate owners, present multiple treatment options, and lead a team to uphold patient welfare.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, effective client communication, and mentoring of staff, while ensuring medical records are complete and compliant with hospital policies.

Qualifications

• DVM, VMD or equivalent veterinary degree.
• State of California Veterinary Medical License.
• DEA License or ability to obtain one.

Responsibilities

• Provide compassionate medical and surgical care for patients and educate owners.
• Present treatment plans with options and obtain informed consent.
• Lead and mentor staff to maintain high standards of care and hospital protocols.
• Maintain accurate medical records and communicate clearly with clients.
• Perform routine dental extractions, surgeries and emergency procedures as needed.

Skills

Compassionate care

Client communication

Leadership/Mentoring

Team collaboration

Calm under pressure

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM, VMD or equivalent degree)

State of California Veterinary Medical License

DEA License (or ability to obtain one)

Job description

West Coast Animal Hospital seeks an Associate Veterinarian to provide high-level medical and surgical care for animal patients. You will educate owners, present multiple treatment options, and lead a team to uphold patient welfare.

The role emphasizes compassionate care, effective client communication, and mentoring of staff, while ensuring medical records are complete and compliant with hospital policies.