Veterinarian

Coastal Animal Hospital (Carlsbad); Carlsbad (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision

401k with company match

Maternity Leave

TeleDoc access

Professional Liability Coverage

CE allowance

Job summary

Coastal Animal Hospital (Carlsbad) seeks a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join a modern, high-standard small animal practice in Carlsbad, CA. You will enjoy autonomy, mentorship, and leadership tracks within a nationwide Mission Pet Health network.

The role offers generous compensation with production bonus, comprehensive health benefits, 401k with company match, disability coverage, Maternity Leave, and TeleDoc access.

Qualifications

• Collaborative spirit and dedication to high standards of veterinary medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.
• State license in good standing to practice veterinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Build lasting relationships with clients and pets as their trusted partner in lifelong health.
• Practice high-quality medicine with diagnostic and treatment freedom.
• Educate clients by clearly communicating findings and treatment plans.
• Collaborate with paraprofessional team to support hospital culture and growth.

Skills

Collaborative spirit

Excellent communication

Positive attitude

Education

DVM

State license in good standing

Job description

You are invited to join the Coastal Animal Hospital - Carlsbad team, where our mission is providing the best, most current treatments available in small animal medicine. Our modern approach focuses intensely on pain reduction, illness prevention, and helping pets recover quickly. The local community recognizes this commitment, rewarding us with an excellent 4.9-star Google rating. We have recently opened this bright, happy, modern office and are accepting appointments for Dr. Evans, Dr. Sheldon, and Dr. Ecker. If you are passionate about advanced veterinary care, this is where you will do your best work alongside dedicated teammates.As a Coastal Animal Hospital teammate, you benefit from belonging to a network committed to supporting your professional journey. While we are proud of our compassionate local team, we believe in supporting individual growth across the board. You will have access to mentorship and educational opportunities designed to help you achieve your career goals. We ensure you have the resources necessary to succeed every day and develop your career, whether that means becoming a credentialed technician, mastering new surgical techniques, or moving into leadership.Our Carlsbad hospital is committed to practicing gold-standard medicine utilizing state-of-the-art veterinary equipment. This is not just general practice; you will have opportunities to perform advanced procedures like Laparoscopic (LOVE) Spays, Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT), Therapeutic Laser treatments, and Safe Anesthesia protocols. From comprehensive wellness plans to detailed, gold-standard dentistry, we cover all bases in small animal care. We take every measure to make the visit a stress free experience, even using calming harp music in our exam rooms, ensuring you have the most positive environment possible to practice high-quality medicine.Located in beautiful Carlsbad, California, this is a prime opportunity to build your professional career and enjoy a quality coastal lifestyle. Our facility reflects its surroundings with a beach-style environment that welcomes our community and their beloved pets daily. Carlsbad offers you the chance to live and work along the Southern California coast, serving pet owners who trust us explicitly—a trust evidenced by our impressive 4.9-star community rating. Join us in a location that prioritizes work-life harmony and compassionate, modern veterinary care.

Job Description

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com .

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Job will be available June 2027.

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