Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian

San Diego Pet Hospital

San Diego Pet Hospital team is looking for a Veterinarian to join our team. Our philosophy is to be fair and transparent with our clients and advocates for their pets. We offer transparency, simplicity, and options to best meet our clients' needs. Our hospital focuses on practice with a 'family feel'.

We provide exceptional care to our patients, progressive medicine including surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, preventative care, lab work, and more. Our care is supportive, ethical, and empathetic within a collaborative and supportive doctor and team environment.

We are located in Lemon Grove, a suburb of San Diego, and is the longest continuously operating animal clinic in all of San Diego, established in 1942. We have a well-equipped facility with a devoted and highly skilled staff. We have a passion for supporting an emotionally intelligent atmosphere with a culture that understands the importance of a great work/life balance!

Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love.

The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

• Paid time off, including 8 weeks of full-pay parental leave, bereavement to grieve both humans and pets, and time off for new pet adoptions.
• Pet perks include free exams, discounts on products and services, and more at all Thrive Pet Healthcare locations.
• Generously subsidized backup and ongoing care support for children, adults, and pets
• Mental health benefits, including coaching and therapy sessions.
• Continuing education support through free courses, CE credits, and paid time off to complete.

And so much more!

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more. This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL range starting at $140,000 / year. The actual salary offered will be carefully considered in a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.