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No salary listed — similar Veterinarian roles pay ~$175k (median of 124 jobs)

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West Coast Animal Hospital
San Diego, California

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time
Posted 4h ago · Verified live

About the Role

General practitioner role in San Diego, CA. Mentorship available for new graduates. Salary negotiable based on experience.

Join West Coast Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – San Diego, CA in San Diego, California, United States.

Work Schedule

  • Full-Time position.
  • No explicit call, weekend, or night shift information provided.

Apply to join West Coast Animal Hospital as a Associate Veterinarian – San Diego, CA.

Key Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian provides high-level medical and surgical care while effectively communicating treatment plans to clients. They are expected to act as a leader and mentor to staff while maintaining accurate medical records and upholding hospital protocols.

Requirements

Candidates must hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a valid California Veterinary Medical License. Experience is preferred, though mentorship is available for new graduates.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineSurgeryClient communicationPatient careAnesthesiaRadiographyUltrasoundDental extractionEmergency proceduresMedical record keepingVaccination protocolsLaboratory proceduresMentorshipTeamworkPharmacology

Position Insights

AI ANALYSIS

This role scores 1.5/10 on work-life balance for Veterinarian roles.

Career trajectory: This position offers advancement within 2-3 years. The compensation analysis shows this employer pays...

Benefits analysis: Compared to 124 similar roles, this listing's benefits package ranks...

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks28 jobs · 25 employers

CME allowance
93%
401k / retirement match
89%
Sign-on bonus
75%
Relocation assistance
71%
Loan repayment
21%

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Veterinary Services
San Diego, CA
11-50 employees
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