Veterinary Neurologist & Neurosurgeon — San Marcos

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

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.