Veterinary Radiologist

Veterinary Specialty Hospital - North County; San Marcos (CA); On-site; USD 250,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation assistance

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CE allowance

PTO

Licensing support

Job summary

Veterinary Specialty Hospital – North County is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Radiologist to join our diagnostic imaging team in San Marcos, California. This full-time role offers a base salary of $250,000–$300,000 depending on experience, plus production, with a sign-on bonus and relocation assistance.

You'll work alongside an experienced imaging team, collaborating with multiple specialties to provide advanced imaging services, including MRI, CT, ultrasound, and

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree with eligibility for California licensure.
• Board certification in Veterinary Radiology or residency with board eligibility.
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills.
• Collaborative approach to multidisciplinary medicine.

Responsibilities

• Interpret advanced diagnostic imaging studies across a diverse specialty referral caseload.
• Collaborate with clinicians across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, ECC, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Interventional Radiology.
• Provide imaging consultations to help guide diagnostic and treatment decisions.
• Support advanced imaging procedures and image-guided interventions.
• Utilize MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and fluoroscopy according to clinical need.
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning.
• Build relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as an imaging resource for the community.
• Mentor interns, residents, students, and veterinary team members.

Skills

Strong diagnostic skills

Strong communication skills

Collaborative approach

Teaching and mentorship

Education

DVM or equivalent

California licensure eligibility

Board certification in Veterinary Radiology or residency with board eligibility

Tools

MRI

CT

Ultrasound

Fluoroscopy

Job description

Veterinary Radiologist | 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 Radiologist to join our established Diagnostic Imaging team in San Marcos, California.

This is an opportunity to work alongside an experienced imaging team while becoming an integral part of a deeply multidisciplinary referral hospital. Diagnostic Imaging plays a central role in the clinical decision-making at VSH North County, partnering daily with Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Emergency & Critical Care, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Interventional Radiology.

VSH North County is also preparing to move into a new 35,000-square-foot hospital in early 2027, creating expanded clinical capacity and an opportunity for our imaging team to help shape how advanced diagnostic services support the hospital's next phase of growth.

The Opportunity

Our Diagnostic Imaging service provides imaging support across a diverse specialty referral environment, with access to a board-certified radiologist seven days per week. The service supports both diagnostic interpretation and collaborative case management, giving the incoming radiologist the opportunity to work directly with clinicians across multiple specialties.

The hospital offers MRI, CT, digital radiography, ultrasound, and fluoroscopy, along with advanced imaging-guided procedures. These capabilities allow the imaging team to play an active role in complex diagnostics, procedural planning, minimally invasive interventions, and ongoing case management.

You’ll also have the opportunity to collaborate with our Interventional Radiology team, which works closely with Radiology, Surgery, and Internal Medicine on minimally invasive procedures including vascular interventions, stenting, embolization, and image-guided procedures.

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. From the coast to nearby hiking and mountain biking, you’ll have abundant opportunities to enjoy an active lifestyle outside of 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:

• Interpret advanced diagnostic imaging studies across a diverse specialty referral caseload
• Collaborate directly with clinicians across Surgery, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, ECC, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, and Interventional Radiology
• Provide imaging consultation to help guide diagnostic and treatment decisions
• Support advanced imaging procedures and image-guided interventions
• Utilize MRI, CT, ultrasound, radiography, and fluoroscopy according to clinical need
• Participate in multidisciplinary case discussions and treatment planning
• Build strong relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as an imaging resource for the community
• Participate in teaching and mentorship of interns, residents, students, and veterinary team members
• Help shape the continued development of Diagnostic Imaging as VSH transitions to its new hospital
• Pursue areas of clinical interest, 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 Radiology or completion of a recognized radiology residency with board eligibility
• Strong diagnostic and communication skills
• A collaborative approach to multidisciplinary medicine
• Interest in teaching, mentorship, and professional development
• Commitment to exceptional patient care and referring veterinarian relationships
• An interest in contributing to the continued development of an established imaging service

Join Us

At VSH North County, Diagnostic Imaging isn't simply a supporting service—it is an integral part of how our specialists diagnose, treat, and manage complex patients.

You’ll have the opportunity to work alongside experienced specialists, contribute directly to multidisciplinary case management, and help shape the future of imaging at a hospital preparing for a new 35,000-square-foot facility in early 2027.

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.