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Come join our thriving practice! El Cerrito Veterinary Hospital in La Mesa, CA is looking for a full-time or part-time associate veterinarian.

Our collaborative, tenured team is like a big family, which makes treating patients more fun - even when we’re busy! Our philosophy is simple: offer the very best in veterinary care at a fair price.

About our practice:

• Great support staff-to-doctor ratio including 3 RVTs and 2 more approaching licensure
• Adding digital dental x-rays and therapeutic laser
• Mobile internist who comes to our practice for ultrasound, bronchoscopy and endoscopy/colonoscopy, cardiology
• Great work/life balance
• Case load includes dogs and cats
• Loved by our wonderful, established, and loyal clients 
• Dedicated cultural values: quality, integrity, accountability, teamwork, common goal mentality
• Monthly catered birthday lunches for the whole team
• Fun team outings/events multiple times per year

Our doctors span two decades of experience, so we welcome new grads as well as experienced veterinarians. Our seasoned doctors can provide an excellent mentorship opportunity! We welcome anyone who wants to bring a new skill or fresh perspective to our practice.  

We are a community minded practice with a family atmosphere. We work with Rescuing Cujo and Baja Animal Rescue. We also provide monthly donations to the UC Davis Companion Animal Memorial Fund in honor of our beloved animal friends. 

The practice is located just across the eastern border of San Diego in La Mesa, which has recently undergone a major downtown renovation with several new restaurants and bars. They have a fun weekly farmer’s market with fresh produce and local artisans. There are also several parks for outdoor activities. There are many special and seasonal events throughout the year providing something for everyone! 

Finally, the emotional and physical wellbeing of our employees is important to us.  We offer competitive salary, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and so much more. 

Do your values align with ours? Apply today!