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Posted 12 August, 2026

Medical Director

National Veterinary Associates Careers
Chula Vista, CA, US Full Time

Job Description

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Telegraph Canyon Animal Medical Center isseeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our progressive practice!

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We’re located in Chula Vista, just10 miles south of downtown San Diego. It shares the perfect balance between thecity and suburban lifestyle and continues to establish itself as one of themost exciting and growing cities within the greater San Diego area. Our clinicis one that prides itself on overall patient wellness as well as clienteducation. We not only provide the best care for your pet, but it’s also ourgoal to make sure we help our clients to be the best pet owners throughknowledge and awareness. We have established ourselves in the community as acaring, passionate, and knowledgeable family for over 40 years -- we continueto strive to fulfill our purpose in providing the best care any pet canreceive.

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About the Hospital:

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  • 5 Doctor Team
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  • Recent remodel and expansion!
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  • 6 exam rooms, 1 being a comfort room
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  • Digital x-rays, dental x-rays, in-houseblood/urine
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  • 3:1, tech to doctor ratio
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  • Open Monday-Saturday, closed on Sundays
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What weoffer:

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  • Competitive salary of $150,000 - $180,000 DOE
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  • Monthly production bonuses
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  • Great work/life balance with 4-day work weeks. We are also closed on Sundays and have shortened Saturday hospital hours.
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  • Supportive and hands-on management
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  • Mentorship, collaboration, and support
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  • Competitive salary + production
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  • 401k with matching
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  • Health benefits (medical, dental, vision)
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  • Sign on, Retention and Relocation bonuspotential
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  • Continuing education allowance
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  • Malpractice coverage
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  • License renewal and professional associationmemberships
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About the Area:

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The community of Chula Vista has everything one couldlook for in a place to settle in. We are located 10 minutes from downtown SanDiego and offer everything relaxing and exciting that the west coast can offer.The location is excellent to get anywhere within 15 minutes, including themountains, the beach, the downtown area, the Mexican border, and even BajaMexico. Truly the place to be as the greater San Diego area continues to moveforward.

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Qualifications:

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Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA-accreditedcollege or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVEcertification program

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For more information, please reach out to Jessica Klinger - [email protected] or please visit our website at: http://www.telegraphcanyonvet.com/

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\n National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.\n
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\n At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.\n
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\n At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:\n
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\n •We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com\n
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\n •All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com\n
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\n •There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position\n
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\n If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at [email protected]. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!\n
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\n NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.\n
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\n NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.\n
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