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Ameri Vet
San Diego, California

Associate Veterinarian

VeterinarianFull-Time

Listed compensation

$160k-$180k

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Job Description

American Animal Hospital is a long-standing general practice with deep ties to the community, located in beautiful San Diego, California. Our goal is to provide compassionate and quality medicine while striving to make an impact in our community and treat our patients/clients like family. We are looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our passionate team.

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  • Clinic Snapshot
  • Practice type: GP
  • Avg. daily patient volume: [ 16-20 pets /day]
  • Support staff ratio: [2: 1]
  • Case mix: Wellness, sick pets, surgery, dentistry
  • Technology & equipment: Digital X-ray, ultrasound, in-house labs, dental machine
  • Team culture: Collaborative, efficient
  • Total Rewards & How We Invest in You
  • We believe great doctors deserve great rewards.
  • $160k - $180k annual salary + production bonus
  • DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
  • No negative accrual: We reward performance without penalizing you during slower periods
  • Medical Director Stipend
  • Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
  • Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
  • Referral bonus program: Bring great talent to our network & get rewarded
  • Flexible scheduling, strong work-life balance, and mentorship programs
  • Relocation assistance and Sign on bonuses available
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match

What Makes Us Different

  • Medical autonomy: Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of our medical systems and team.
  • Robust support: Skilled techs, dedicated CSRs, and strong leadership presence.
  • We believe thriving teams build thriving communities
  • You’ll have the tools, resources, and opportunities to grow your career

Who You Are & How You’ll Make a Difference

You Are a Veterinarian Who Is

  • Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships
  • A collaborative teammate who thrives in a positive, supportive culture
  • Committed to continuous growth and excellence
  • Strong Surgical Skill
  • Desire to mentor

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university (required)
  • Active licensure without restrictions in state of practice.
  • Active DEA Registration for responsible practice location(s).
  • Any required state-controlled substance, pharmacy or other licenses and/or registrations as required.
  • Minimum 3-5 years of experience as a practicing Veterinarian.
  • Preferred minimum of 1 year of experience leading a veterinary team and/or multi-unit experience.
  • Commit to a minimum of 35 hours per week.

Let’s Talk About Your Next Opportunity

Apply online or skip the paperwork and email Stacey Clark at stacey.clark@amerivet.com anytime.

At AmeriVet, we’re committed to your growth, development, well-being, and success. We empower team members with the resources, support, and opportunities needed to thrive in their careers and make a lasting impact in our communities.

  • Here’s what you can expect when you join our team:
  • Tailored development programs, mentorship, and career pathing to help you achieve your unique goals.
  • Competitive pay, performance bonuses, 401(k) matching, and student loan assistance to foster your financial well-being.
  • Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources to support your overall well-being.
  • Generous paid time off and holidays, because your personal time matters.
  • A supportive, collaborative environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging.
  • Please note: Any Benefits listed above apply to full-time employees.

At AmeriVet, your unique skills and passion are celebrated, and every team member has the tools to thrive. Our people-focused approach is centered on helping you grow in your career while making a meaningful impact on the communities we serve.

Key Responsibilities

Provide compassionate and quality medical care to patients while maintaining strong client relationships. Perform surgeries, dentistry, and wellness exams while collaborating with a supportive team to ensure efficient clinic operations.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Client communicationIn-house laboratory diagnosticsTeam collaborationClinical practiceSurgical 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 ~$170k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $154k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Of the 50 active General Practice listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 74% have no call, 36% require no weekends.

General Practice pay on WeekdayDoc is up 3.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

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Salary Distribution37 jobs · 17 employers

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Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks37 jobs · 17 employers

401k / retirement match
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Sign-on bonus
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CME allowance
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Relocation assistance
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Loan repayment
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Work-life snapshot

median 3.0this job 3.6
Better work-life than 50% of Veterinary listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 4,436 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in San Diego

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$1.01M≈ 6.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$3,036/mo≈ 23% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
24 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.

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About Ameri Vet

Veterinary Services
San Antonio, Texas
201-500 employees

Benefits & Perks

Production Bonus
DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program
No Negative Accrual
Medical Director Stipend
Generous CE Allowance
Paid Licenses and Professional Dues
Referral Bonus Program
Flexible Scheduling