Veterinarian - Chula Vista, CA
Listed compensation
$110k-$120k
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
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Job Description
Who We Are
Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic is looking to add a confident, passionate Associate Veterinarian to our close-knit team in West Chula Vista!
Our Values
We are a tight-knit, family-like team built on open communication, collaboration, efficiency, and a shared commitment to high-quality patient care. With virtually no turnover, our team has worked together for years and truly enjoys working alongside one another.
Our Facility
We are a 100% small-animal practice with a progressive approach to veterinary medicine. Our 3,500-square-foot hospital features two exam rooms, a surgical suite, two procedure areas, and standard equipment, along with a recently acquired Kubanda Cryoprobe. We also utilize mobile ultrasound and CT as needed. We offer scheduled, drop-off, and walk-in appointments, with plans to expand into virtual appointments in the future.
Our Opportunity
We are looking for a DVM who is confident, clinically curious, and excited to grow. This is an opportunity to practice in a progressive, creative, and fun environment that strives to stand out from standard practice norms. Fridays include surgical coaching with Dr. Helphrey, giving you dedicated support to continue developing your surgical skills.
Our Schedule
- Thursday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Friday: 8:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Saturday: 8:30 AM–3:00 PM
- No after-hours or on-call requirements
Our Benefits & Compensation
- Competitive salary: $110,000–$120,000 annually, DOE
- ProSal compensation model
- Generous sign-on bonus
- Professional Liability Insurance
- 401(k) Plan with Company Match
- 529 Savings Plan
- Discounted Products and Services
- Continuing Education Stipend
- Paid Time Off
- Employee Assistance Programs (EAP)
Our Home
Located in Eastlake in West Chula Vista, our community offers a clean, modern suburban setting with golf courses, parks, sports fields, shopping, restaurants, and walking and hiking trails.
Job Requirements
- Experienced DVM who is confident in their clinical abilities.
- Passionate about providing high-quality patient care and exceptional client communication.
- Strong diagnostic and medical decision-making skills.
- Excited to continue growing clinically and expanding your skill set.
- Thrives in a progressive, creative, and fun environment.
- Values teamwork, open communication, and a positive workplace culture.
Brings enthusiasm, emotional intelligence, and a genuine desire to be part of a warm, low-turnover, family-like team.
If you're looking for a practice where you can practice great medicine, continue growing clinically, and work alongside a team that genuinely enjoys what they do, we'd love to hear from you!
Please send resumes to Jose at Jizarpate@vetcor.com. Apply today and come join the Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic team!
Where We Are
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care to small animals and perform surgical procedures. They will also engage in collaborative team efforts and maintain exceptional communication with clients.
Requirements
The candidate must be an experienced DVM with strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making abilities. They should be passionate about patient care and thrive in a progressive, team-oriented environment.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
General Practice Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$115k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $104k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 45 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 47% have no call, 56% require no weekends.
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian - Chula Vista, CA at Eastlake Village Veterinary Clinic a 6.9 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the Above average in Veterinary — ranked against 4,402 active Veterinary listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no night shifts.
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- No nights
- Includes call
- Includes weekends
Living in Chula Vista
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $780k≈ 7.1× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $2,945/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 29 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 111.9
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.