Associate Veterinarian

Overview

San Diego Pet Hospital in Lemon Grove, a suburb of San Diego, seeks a Veterinarian to join our team. We value fairness, transparency, and options to meet client needs, and maintain a family-feel in the hospital. We provide exceptional care to our patients with progressive medicine including surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, preventative care, lab work, and more. Our care is supportive, ethical, and empathetic within a collaborative doctor and team environment.

We are located in Lemon Grove, the longest continuously operating animal clinic in San Diego, established in 1942. We have a well-equipped facility and a staff devoted to 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 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.

We provide benefits spread comprehensively across your mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being designed to meet your needs as a unique individual. Some key benefits include:

• 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.

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.