Board-Certified Small Animal Surgeon – San Marcos

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 275,000 - 325,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus and relocation

Medical, dental & vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CE allowance & professional expense

Generous PTO

Professional licensing & membership

Career coaching & development

Teaching & mentorship opportunities

Ethos Veterinary Health network access

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County in San Marcos, California, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon to join our collaborative surgical team. This is a full-time opportunity in a growing service with advanced imaging and a strong referral network.

Join a hospital preparing to move into a new 35,000-square-foot facility in early 2027, with MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and minimally invasive equipment to support complex cases and ongoing clinical

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon.
• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California licensure.
• Strong clinical and communication skills; interest in multidisciplinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced surgical care across orthopedic, soft tissue, oncologic, and neurologic cases.
• Collaborate with Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and other specialties.
• Develop individualized surgical and treatment plans for complex referral patients.

Skills

Board-certified surgeon

Residency-trained

Strong communication

Multidisciplinary medicine

Mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligibility

Tools

MRI

CT

Fluoroscopy

Ultrasound

Minimally invasive equipment

Job description

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County in San Marcos, California, is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon to join our collaborative surgical team. This is a full-time opportunity in a growing service with advanced imaging and a strong referral network.

Join a hospital preparing to move into a new 35,000-square-foot facility in early 2027, with MRI, CT, fluoroscopy, ultrasound, and minimally invasive equipment to support complex cases and ongoing clinical