Practice with purpose. Live where others vacation.
La Costa Animal Hospital is looking for a compassionate Associate Veterinarian to join our close-knit team in beautiful Carlsbad, CA. If you value meaningful client relationships, thoughtful medicine, and a supportive team, we’d love to meet you!
We’re a small, established hospital with a loyal clientele who appreciate veterinarians who listen, educate, and take the time to truly care for their pets. Our doctors see approximately 4–5 patients per day, with 30–60 minute appointments, giving you the time to practice medicine thoughtfully rather than feeling rushed.
Our hospital includes:
Our clients are engaged in their pets’ care and are often willing to pursue advanced treatment when recommendations are thoughtfully explained. We’re proud to support them with excellent referral partners when needed.
You’ll work alongside two RVTs, Fear Free-certified DVMs, and long-term team members who have built strong relationships with one another. Our approximate 1:3 doctor-to-technician/assistant ratio provides meaningful support throughout the day.
We believe great veterinary medicine and work-life balance can coexist. There are no after-hours or on-call requirements.
New graduates are welcome! We provide:
Experienced veterinarians will also find an opportunity to build lasting client relationships while practicing with a supportive team.
We are currently seeking a PART-TIME veterinarian with availability on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday. We’re expanding Saturday hours, initially targeting 8:00 AM–1:00 PM, with the potential to grow based on patient demand and staffing.
We take employee wellbeing seriously and offer a comprehensive benefits package, including:
Located in North County San Diego, Carlsbad offers the kind of lifestyle people dream about. The beach is nearby, downtown Carlsbad is picturesque, and the surrounding Carlsbad and Encinitas communities have a vibrant surfing culture and laid-back coastal feel.
You’re also within easy reach of San Diego, approximately 60 minutes from Tijuana and 1.5–2 hours from Los Angeles.
We also proudly partner with Helen Woodward Animal Center, offering complimentary first examinations for adopted pets.
If you’re looking for a practice where you can slow down, build genuine relationships, practice thoughtful medicine, and still have a life outside the hospital, La Costa Animal Hospital may be the place for you.
Come grow with us in beautiful Carlsbad, CA. We’d love to welcome you to the team! Please send your resume to Jose at Jizarpate@vetcor.com
We mean it when we say life is better here.
Vetcor is a national network of 906 (and growing!) exceptional veterinary hospitals. We have built an impressive reputation by maintaining each hospital’s unique veterinary medicine practice while providing tailored support in marketing, training, human resources, accounting, and more.
Vetcor hospitals offer collaborative and supportive environments for new graduates and experienced veterinarians and staff alike.
Each Vetcor location provides:
• A salary that grows with your skills
• Paid licenses, liability insurance, and dues to keep more money in your pocket
• Customized orientation plan for each new hire to get you started off right
• Investment in your success with continued mentorship and CE support
• Generous benefits including health, retirement, and wellness plan
• Peer support from our national network of successful veterinary hospitals
Grow your clinical, diagnostic, and surgical skills while practicing high-quality medicine among our established network of thriving hospitals! Find out more about joining Team Vetcor by visiting www.vetcor.com/careers.
