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Veterinary Cardiologist
Base Salary: $225,000-$275,000 + Production Bonus (ProSal)
Full-Time Opportunity in San Diego, California
Schedule: Full-Time
Why Join Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego - Sorrento Valley?
Veterinary Specialty Hospital of San Diego - Sorrento Valley is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Cardiologist to join our established, multidisciplinary specialty team in San Diego.
This is an opportunity to step into a sophisticated specialty environment with an established referral base, strong clinical support, and meaningful collaboration across a broad range of disciplines. At VSH Sorrento Valley, Cardiology works alongside specialists in Anesthesia, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Ophthalmology, Neurology, Radiation Oncology, Medical Oncology, Dermatology, Advanced Imaging, and Emergency & Critical Care, creating an environment where complex cases can be managed collaboratively from diagnosis through treatment.
Our hospital has a strong history of doctor and staff retention, and our team takes pride in the relationships we have built with our patients, clients, referring veterinarians, and local community. We are looking for a Cardiologist who wants to become part of that team while having the autonomy to develop their practice and clinical interests.
The Opportunity
As a Cardiologist at VSH Sorrento Valley, you will have the opportunity to:

• Build upon an established specialty referral service with access to a diverse and complex caseload
• Collaborate closely with Internal Medicine, Surgery, Anesthesia, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Oncology, Advanced Imaging, and Emergency & Critical Care
• Develop your own clinical interests and areas of expertise within a highly supportive specialty environment
• Work with experienced technicians and client care teams dedicated to supporting specialty medicine
• Participate in our active teaching program for externs, rotating interns, specialty interns, and residents
• Pursue clinical research and professional development opportunities through VSH and the broader Ethos Veterinary Health network
• Contribute to the continued growth and development of Cardiology at one of San Diego's established specialty hospitals

Whether your interests are focused on advanced cardiac diagnostics, interventional procedures, teaching, research, or developing a particular area of clinical expertise, you'll have the support and infrastructure to shape your practice.
Advanced Technology That Supports Cardiology
VSH Sorrento Valley is equipped to support advanced cardiovascular diagnostics and collaborative management of complex patients.
Our Canon Aplio 700 and Toshiba Aplio 300 ultrasound systems, along with a mobile ultrasound platform, provide the imaging capabilities needed for comprehensive cardiac evaluation. Digital fluoroscopy and a GE 9800 C-Arm with a neurovascular package provide additional procedural capabilities, while the hospital's 1.5T MRI, 64-slice CT, fully integrated PACS, and advanced monitoring equipment allow specialists to collaborate across disciplines when patients require more complex diagnostic workups.
The hospital also features six operating rooms, a fully equipped ICU, and a 24/7 Emergency and Critical Care service, providing a strong clinical environment for managing patients who require advanced specialty care.
A Multidisciplinary Specialty Environment
One of the defining strengths of VSH Sorrento Valley is the depth of expertise under one roof.
You'll work alongside specialists in:

• Anesthesia
• Internal Medicine
• Surgery
• Ophthalmology
• Neurology
• Radiation Oncology
• Medical Oncology
• Dermatology
• Advanced Imaging
• Emergency & Critical Care

Our highly skilled veterinary team works collaboratively and collegially, with specialty interests in both clinical practice and research actively supported. Our teaching program also provides opportunities to work with the next generation of veterinary specialists while sharing knowledge with colleagues across the hospital.
Location Highlight
San Diego offers an exceptional combination of year-round outdoor recreation, vibrant neighborhoods, and access to the Southern California lifestyle. From beaches, surfing, hiking, and cycling to outstanding restaurants, cultural attractions, and professional sports, there is no shortage of things to do outside the hospital.
VSH Sorrento Valley is ideally positioned in the San Diego area, providing convenient access to the coast, downtown San Diego, and the many communities throughout North County.
Perks & Benefits

• Base salary of $225,000-$275,000, based on experience, qualifications, and credentials
• Production bonus through a ProSal compensation model
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• HSA or FSA options
• 401(k) with employer match
• Lucrative continuing education allowance
• Paid vacation and parental leave
• Professional liability coverage
• Pet care discounts or complimentary services
• High technician-to-doctor support ratios
• Specialty training, mentorship, and leadership development opportunities
• Teaching and research opportunities
• Mental health, wellness, and employee assistance resources
• Access to the broader Ethos Veterinary Health network and its clinical and professional development opportunities

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California licensure
• Board certification in Veterinary Cardiology (DACVIM - Cardiology) or completion of an approved cardiology residency with board eligibility
• Strong clinical and communication skills
• A collaborative approach to patient care and multidisciplinary case management
• A commitment to providing exceptional patient and client care
• An interest in teaching, mentorship, research, or developing areas of clinical expertise
• A desire to contribute to a positive, collegial specialty environment

Join Us
At VSH Sorrento Valley, you'll find the combination of advanced specialty medicine, experienced colleagues, exceptional technical support, and a genuinely collaborative culture that allows specialists to do their best work.
You'll have the opportunity to practice Cardiology with clinical autonomy while working alongside a deep bench of specialists and an experienced Emergency & Critical Care team. Supported by advanced diagnostic capabilities and the resources of Ethos Veterinary Health, this is an opportunity to build a long-term career in a hospital that values both medical excellence and the people delivering it.
Interested in learning more? Please send your CV to Jake Osborn at jake.osborn@nva.com for immediate consideration.
Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.
Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.
Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.
At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.