Associate Veterinarian

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

You care for pets. We care for you.

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Rancho Village Veterinary Hospital in La Mesa, CA (Just 9 miles east of Downtown San Diego). The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Manager.

• Seeking an experienced Veterinarian comfortable with performing surgeries and some shelter medicine.
• Ideal candidate should have solid clinical experience and be ready to contribute to a dynamic, modern practice.
• Full-service animal hospital using the latest technological advances and state-of-the-art equipment.
• Provides a lifetime health care plan for clients and their special companions.
• Facilities include:
  • Complete surgical and dental suites
  • In-house laboratories
  • Digital radiology (including dental imaging)
  • Ultrasound capabilities

• Competitive Salary $150K-$175K
• Quarterly Production No Deficit Carryover Plan
• Lucrative Sign On & Retention Bonuses
• Generous Relocation Assistance
• Attractive signing/retention bonus available, up to $75,000.

• Known as "the Jewel of the Hills."
• A vibrant city thriving with parks, restaurants, walking trails, festivals, concerts, and farmer's markets.
• Proximity to San Diego offers access to art and history museums, as well as numerous music and theater venues.

Apply today! For questions or to connect directly, please email your resume to Sonni Nevarez at s

• Maintaining a high quality of progressive veterinary care
  • Oversees and gives directives regarding medical standards and quality of care
  • Sets policies as they pertain to the practice of medicine
  • Works toward making various services work as one team
  • In conjunction with appropriate leadership team members, recommends additions to the hospital inventory
  • Budgets for new equipment and provides a reasonable cost estimate and return on investment
  • Sees patients and handles clinical practice
  • Ensures positive communication with clients and between doctors, including the proper transfer of patient care responsibilities
  • Reviews patient records for completeness and accuracy and uses them to promote medical excellence
  • Appropriately manages controlled drugs
  • Reviews and approves requests for alternatives to additional drugs and medical supplies
  • Conducts regular doctor meetings
  • Performs other duties as assigned by Manager
• Handles patient care problems, client complaints, and referral partner issues
• Manages veterinary, client, and board complaints and recommends resolutions
• Develops medical policies
• Assists in ensuring practice compliance with the State Veterinary Medical Practice Act, OSHA, and AAHA standards
• Monitors DVM performance and production, provides coaching when appropriate
• Serves as a mentor and role model for all staff veterinarians
• Leads candidate interviews of potential DVMs
• Identifies new service opportunities that do not currently exist in the hospital
• Holds ownership for the revenue and success of the practice through monitoring key performance indicators and works with the Hospital Manager to make adjustments to achieve positive results
• Helps identify and plan for upcoming challenges in maintaining hospital operations and possible temporary solutions…