Description
Practice Great Medicine. Live a Great Life.
We are a privately owned small animal general practice in California’s San Luis Obispo County
the Central Coast looking for a veterinarian who wants:
- A 3 or 4 day work week option
- No corporate oversight
- Real mentorship (if desired)
- Autonomy with support
- A sustainable, long-term career
If you’re looking for high-quality medicine without burnout, let’s talk.
Why El Camino Veterinary Hospital?
We are an established, privately owned GP serving a loyal and highly engaged client base in beautiful Atascadero.
You’ll enjoy:
- Great staffing support
- Digital radiography, in-house lab, ultrasonography, endoscopy, electronic vessel sealing surgical equipment
- A diverse caseload (preventative care, neurology, internal medicine, dentistry, oncology, surgery, behaviour, and more)
- The opportunity to work up challenging medical cases the the mix of wellness and preventative care patients
- No quotas. No corporate production pressure games.
- Working with 7 other excellent clinicians
We believe in excellent medicine, clear communication, and a collaborative, low-drama team culture.
Compensation & Schedule
We offer flexible compensation structures designed around your goals and lifestyle:
- $90,000–$140,000+ annual earning potential (based on experience and part time vs full time schedule)
- Per diem salary or modified ProSal options
- 3-day or 4-day work week available (weekend rotating schedule)
- Flexible scheduling
Benefits Include:
- Health insurance 100% paid by employer (full-time associates)
- Vision & dental insurance
- CE allowance + paid CE days
- SIMPLE IRA with employer match
- Paid license + DEA
- Paid time off + sick time
- Mentorship & Growth
New graduates are welcome and supported with structured mentorship and case collaboration.
Experienced doctors will enjoy autonomy and the ability to practice medicine their way — without case micromanagement.
We value veterinarians who think like owners and are interested in growing within a privately
held practice. For the right long-term fit, there is opportunity to step into a more significant leadership role.
Why the Central Coast?
Living in San Luis Obispo County means:
- Ocean access 20 minutes away
- Wine country at your doorstep
- Year-round hiking and outdoor living
- Excellent schools
- True work-life balance
- We're not LA and not the Bay
- Come live the SLO life
This is one of the most desirable regions in California — and still community-focused.
Requirements
Who Should Reach Out?
- New grads seeking real mentorship
- Experienced DVMs ready for autonomy
- Veterinarians relocating to the Central Coast
- Doctors looking for stability in a privately owned hospital
Have more questions for us? Just ask
Education & Licensing
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) or VMD degree from an AVMA-accredited program or equivalent degree
Active California Veterinary License (issued by the California Veterinary Medical Board)
DEA registration
Clinical Skills
Proficiency or desire to become proficient in diagnostics, surgery, and urgent care for dogs, cats, and other small animals
Experience with digital radiography, ultrasound, and in-house lab equipment
Ability to perform routine surgical and anesthetic procedures (spays, neuters & dentistry)
Soft Skills
Strong communication skills for client education and end-of-life discussions
Compassion and emotional intelligence
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment
New & recent graduates encouraged to apply
We’re looking forward to hearing from you!
Send your CV or reach out for a confidential conversation.
Dr. Mike Ramos, DVM
mikeramosdvm@gmail.com
Staci Wiggins, RVT – Practice Manager
elcaminovets@gmail.com
Office Phone: 805-466-6677
