Associate Veterinarian – El Cajon, CA | Up to $185k + Bonus | Modern Small Animal Practice

Why this role stands out

Looking for a practice where you can enjoy clinical autonomy, excellent earning potential and genuine work-life balance?

Join a highly respected small animal hospital offering:

• $150,000–$185,000 base salary plus production bonus
• No negative accrual
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
• Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital with an outstanding local reputation
• Primarily canine and feline caseload with a strong emphasis on preventative care
• Average of 16 appointments per day, allowing time to deliver high-quality medicine
• Excellent 3:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio
• Modern equipment including digital radiography, digital dental radiography, ultrasound and in-house laboratory
• Collaborative team environment with experienced support staff
• Clinical autonomy supported by experienced leadership
• Encourages continued professional development and career progression

The Role

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Medical consultations and diagnostics
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Client education and preventative healthcare
• Collaborative case management within a supportive clinical team

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• Veterinarians with strong surgical skills
• Team-oriented clinicians who enjoy a collaborative workplace
• Veterinarians committed to providing exceptional patient and client care

Salary & Benefits

• $150,000–$185,000 base salary
• Production bonus
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
• No negative accrual
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• CE allowance plus paid licences and professional dues
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible scheduling
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus available
• Referral bonus programme
• Mentorship and structured career development
• Student loan assistance
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Location

El Cajon, California offers the ideal combination of suburban living and easy access to San Diego. Enjoy year-round sunshine, beautiful beaches, hiking trails, parks, excellent restaurants and entertainment, while benefiting from a welcoming community and a fantastic quality of life.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Strong surgical skills
• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE certification
• ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
• DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.

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