Veterinary Neurologist

National Veterinary Associates; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CE allowance and professional expense

PTO

Licensing and membership support

Teaching and mentorship opportunities

Access to Ethos network

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County in San Marcos, California, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist with a strong interest in neurosurgery to join our Neurology service.

This full-time role offers a base salary of $250,000–$300,000 plus production, and opportunities in a new 35,000-square-foot facility opening in 2027, within Ethos Veterinary Health's network.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist
• Eligibility for California licensure
• Comfort and interest in neurosurgery
• Strong clinical, surgical, and communication skills
• Collaborative, multidisciplinary approach
• Commitment to patient care and referrals

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and manage complex neurologic and neuromuscular cases
• Perform neurosurgical procedures within training and interest
• Collaborate with Neurology and Neurosurgery teams
• Coordinate with Surgery, Internal Medicine, ECC, Oncology, Imaging
• Utilize advanced MRI, CT, CSF analysis and electrophysiology
• Develop individualized medical and surgical treatment plans
• Provide perioperative and postoperative neurologic care
• Mentor interns and residents and contribute to teaching

Skills

Neurology

Neurosurgery

Clinical excellence

Teaching/mentoring

Education

DVM or equivalent veterinary degree

California licensure eligibility

Board certification in Veterinary Neurology or residency

Tools

MRI interpretation

Neurodiagnostic equipment

Surgical planning

Job description

Hospital Name: Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County

Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty

Employment Type: Permanent

Description & Requirements

Veterinary Neurologist & Neurosurgeon | Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County

Base Salary: $250,000–$300,000 based on experience and qualifications, plus production

Full-Time opportunity in San Marcos, California

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Neurologist with a strong interest and comfort level in neurosurgery to join our established Neurology service in San Marcos, California.

This is an opportunity to join an experienced team of Neurologists and Neurosurgeons while practicing within one of the region's most comprehensive specialty referral environments. Our Neurology service manages both medical neurology and neurosurgical cases, creating an opportunity for a clinician who enjoys the full spectrum of neurologic care—from advanced diagnostics and medical management through surgical intervention.

VSH North County is also preparing to move into a new 35,000-square-foot hospital in early 2027. The expanded facility will create additional clinical capacity and provide an exciting opportunity for our Neurology and Neurosurgery team to help shape the service's future.

The Neurology Opportunity

VSH North County's Neurology team currently includes two board-certified Veterinary Neurologists & Neurosurgeons, with expertise spanning neuroimaging, medical neurology, and advanced neurosurgical procedures. The service performs procedures including craniotomy, ventriculoperitoneal shunt placement, dorsal laminectomy, hemilaminectomy, spinal stabilization, and ventral slot procedures.

The incoming neurologist will work closely with the existing Neurology team as well as Surgery, Internal Medicine, Emergency & Critical Care, Oncology, Diagnostic Imaging, and other specialty services. This multidisciplinary structure is particularly valuable for neurologic patients who require coordinated medical, surgical, and critical care.

Advanced diagnostics—including MRI, CT, myelography, CSF analysis, EEG/EMG, nerve conduction studies, and advanced imaging—support comprehensive neurologic workups and surgical planning. The hospital's surgical capabilities and experienced support teams allow neurologists with an interest in surgery to manage patients from initial diagnosis through postoperative care.

Location Highlight

San Marcos offers the best of Southern California living with easy access to North County San Diego's beaches, restaurants, outdoor recreation, and vibrant communities. You'll be close to surfing, hiking, mountain biking, and the many coastal communities that make San Diego an exceptional place to live and work.

• Base salary of $250,000–$300,000, based on experience and qualifications, plus production
• Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• CE allowance and professional expense support
• Generous PTO
• Professional licensing and membership support
• Career coaching and professional development resources
• Opportunities for teaching, mentorship, and leadership development
• Access to the broader Ethos Veterinary Health specialty network

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Diagnose and manage patients with complex neurologic and neuromuscular disorders
• Perform and participate in neurosurgical procedures appropriate to your training and interests
• Collaborate with the existing Neurology and Neurosurgery team
• Partner with Surgery, Internal Medicine, ECC, Oncology, and Diagnostic Imaging on complex cases
• Utilize advanced MRI, CT, CSF, electrophysiology, and other diagnostic modalities
• Develop individualized medical and surgical treatment plans
• Provide perioperative and postoperative neurologic care
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as a trusted neurologic resource
• Participate in teaching and mentorship of interns, residents, students, and veterinary team members
• Help contribute to the continued development of Neurology and Neurosurgery as the hospital transitions to its new facility
• Pursue clinical interests, research, and professional development through the broader Ethos network

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California licensure
• Board certification in Veterinary Neurology or completion of a recognized neurology residency with board eligibility
• Comfort and demonstrated interest in neurosurgery is required
• Strong clinical, surgical, and communication skills
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary medicine
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and referring veterinarian relationships
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, and continued professional development
• A desire to contribute to the continued growth of an established Neurology and Neurosurgery service

Join Us

At VSH North County, you'll join an established Neurology and Neurosurgery service within a hospital where complex cases are managed collaboratively across specialties.

With an experienced Neurology team, advanced neurodiagnostic capabilities, strong surgical support, and a new 35,000-square-foot hospital coming in early 2027, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career while helping shape the next chapter of Neurology and Neurosurgery in North County San Diego.

Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an inclusive and collaborative workplace.