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Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 20, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 12, 2026. Mars Veterinary Health scores B on the Alion truth index.

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Headquartered in Vancouver, Washington, Mars Veterinary Health is the global veterinary services division of Mars, Incorporated. The enterprise operates a vast worldwide network of veterinary hospitals, specialty clinics, and diagnostic labs, encompassing major brands such as Banfield Pet Hospital, VCA Animal Hospitals, BluePearl, AniCura, and Antech Diagnostics. By integrating primary preventive care, emergency medicine, advanced diagnostics, and AI-driven health analytics, it provides comprehensive healthcare solutions to millions of companion animals globally while scaling clinical research and practice tools for veterinary professionals.

Introduction

Join us as a Veterinary Internal Medicine Specialist at VCA California Veterinary Specialists - Carlsbad and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

  • 24 hour specialty/emergency hospital in breathtaking Carlsbad, CA
  • Surgical suites, fluoroscopy, laparoscopic and thorascopic instrumentation, endoscopy, multiple ultrasounds, computed tomography, in-house lab, dedicated oncology space
  • Within our hospital and sister locations, we have specialists in surgery, internal medicine, neurology, cardiology, medical and radiation oncology, radiology, ophthalmology, and an experienced 24-hour Emergency and Critical Care staff
  • Successful rotating internship program
  • A new internist will have access to an existing referral base and clientele, work alongside very well-known and experienced boarded specialists
  • Innovative team of multidisciplinary specialists provides Southern California with a network of specialty and critical care hospitals at three state of the art facilities: CVS Ontario (San Bernardino County), CVS Murrieta (Riverside County), and CVS Carlsbad (San Diego County)
  • Board riders paradise, 175 miles of surfable coastline, dozens of neighborhoods, laid-back locals, perfect weather
  • Street fairs, art walks, uncrowded beaches, swimming, sunbathing, surfing, beautiful lagoons for fishing, bird-watching, nature trail hikes
  • Access to a network of specialists within VCA

Schedule

  • Full or Part Time availability

Who we look for

  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including:

Compensation

  • The annualized base for this position is negotiable based on experience and credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $200-$300k.
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs

Health & Well-being

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
  • WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Discover Additional BenefitsBenefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Learn more about the hospitalhereandhere!

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain
  • Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

For more information about this position, please contactRayna Faumuina, Sr. Talent Acquisition Partner, Specialty at [email protected] or760-891-9903.

If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
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