Veterinarian - Fallbrook Animal Hospital

Western Veterinary Partners; Fallbrook (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & holidays

Professional dues & licenses

Medical, dental, vision insurance with

HSA and VIN membership

401(k)

Parental leave

Job summary

Western Veterinary Partners is seeking a compassionate DVM to join Fallbrook Animal Hospital in Fallbrook, CA. The role involves general practice with dentistry and soft tissue surgery, leadership opportunities, and a focus on building lasting relationships with pets and their families within the Fallbrook community.

The team is two-doctor with plans to expand, offering a collaborative environment, strong support staff, and a community-minded culture. Competitive salary and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• Interest in community involvement and building lasting client relationships.
• Clinical experience with dentistry and soft tissue surgery.

Skills

Active California license

Communication & teamwork

Community involvement

Dentistry & soft tissue surgery

Education

DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school

Job description

Fallbrook, CA

Full-time or Part-time DVM | Medical Director Opportunity | Surgery & Dentistry | Small Animal GP

Fallbrook Animal Hospital is looking for an experienced veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, meaningful relationships, and being part of a community that truly loves its veterinary team.

A staple in the heart of Fallbrook, our hospital has built a wonderful reputation for personalized service and compassionate care, serving generations of pets and their families. We go above and beyond for our patients and clients, and we're looking for someone who shares our passion for making a difference.

We believe work should be fun, too! From leaving positive notes for teammates to hosting fun contests and team potlucks, we make it a priority to create a workplace where people feel appreciated. We even run fun team contests, like rewarding the person who schedules the most dentals with a massage! Located right on Main Street, we love participating in community traditions like the Christmas tree lighting and annual Avocado Festival. Our home-like hospital features a full kitchen and spacious backyard, making it easy to enjoy catered lunches, team gatherings, and time together.

Get to Know Us

We're a kind, experienced team with an efficient doctor workflow and a collaborative approach to patient care.

The Team

Growing team: We're currently a two-doctor team looking to welcome a third veterinarian. We typically schedule one doctor per day, with the opportunity to expand to two.

Dedicated clinical support: Our team includes a dental RVT, surgical RVT, and veterinary assistants. Trained RVTs perform dental procedures.

Hospital Manager, Tiffany: Works closely with the team, builds strong client relationships, and is always open to ideas that make the hospital run better. She's collaborative, thoughtful, and great at turning ideas into action while keeping the workplace kind and fun.

Medical Director, Dr. King: Brings a positive outlook to everything she does. She's kind, collaborative, and approachable, enjoys talking through cases and sharing ideas, and genuinely cares about her patients, clients, and team.

Facility & Equipment

• Three exam rooms, including one large room with its own entrance
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Ultrasound and digital radiology
• Full IDEXX in-house laboratory

Our Services

• Small animal GP
• Fear-Free informed care
• Wellness, preventive care, and diagnostics
• Dentistry, Soft tissue surgery and procedures

What We’re Looking For

We're looking for a kind, collaborative veterinarian who enjoys general practice, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery and wants to build lasting relationships with pets, their families, and the Fallbrook community. Interested in leadership? There's room to grow here! Dr. King is open to supporting a veterinarian interested in becoming a Medical Director. Depending on your experience and goals, we can explore a leadership opportunity from the start or develop a plan to help you grow into the role.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited veterinary school
• Active California veterinary license or ability to obtain one
• Communication and teamwork skills
• Interest in community involvement and building lasting client relationships
• Clinical experience with dentistry and soft tissue surgery

Physical Demands & Work Environment

• The essential functions of this role include the following, which must be performed with or without reasonable accommodation:
• Examine, handle, and restrain animals of varying size and temperament, and perform medical and surgical procedures requiring fine motor control
• Move throughout the hospital and position yourself to reach and treat patients (frequent standing, walking, bending, and reaching)
• Lift and move animals, equipment, and supplies up to 40 lbs; heavier patients are moved with team assistance
• Work onsite in a clinical setting with exposure to animal bites and scratches, animal dander, zoonotic disease, sharps, radiation, anesthetic gases, cleaning chemicals, biological materials, odors, and variable noise

Location

Known as the Avocado Capital of the World, Fallbrook offers small-town charm, beautiful surroundings, and a great sense of community. From its beloved annual Avocado Festival to its locally owned businesses and welcoming atmosphere, Fallbrook is a wonderful place to build relationships and enjoy life beyond the hospital.

• Full-time or part-time schedules available to support work-life balance
• Base Salary $130,000 - $180,000 plus production of 20%-22% of net production; ProSal with no negative accrual
• PTO and holidays
• Professional organization dues, state license, DEA, PLIT, AVMA, and VIN membership
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options
• International medical and emergency coverage
• Student loan options
• 401(k)
• Paid parental leave

$130,000 - $180,000 USD

Western Veterinary Partners is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, childbirth or related conditions, veteran or military status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Western Veterinary Partners is committed to providing reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans in the job application process. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, please contact [e-mail]. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and the legitimate needs of the business.