Veterinary Neurologist

AAVMP; 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

Job summary

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 Neurology service in San Marcos, California. The base salary ranges from $250,000 to $300,000, depending on experience, plus production.

This full-time opportunity places you alongside an experienced team within a growing, high-volume referral hospital and our new 35,000-square-foot facility planned for 2027.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Strong clinical skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligibility

Tools

MRI interpretation

CT interpretation

Job description

Job Description

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

Why Join Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County

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.

Perks & Benefits

• 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.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.