General information
City: Santa Barabara
State: California
Hospital Name: Advanced Veterinary Specialists
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Surgeon
Base Salary: $200,000–$250,000+ with ProSal Compensation Model | Sign-On & Relocation Assistance
Full-Time opportunity in Santa Barbara, California
Why Join Advanced Veterinary Specialists
At Advanced Veterinary Specialists, you'll have the opportunity to help shape a growing surgical service while becoming part of a highly collaborative specialty team in beautiful Santa Barbara. With a strong reputation throughout California's Central Coast, AVS provides high-quality, compassionate specialty and emergency care supported by dedicated ER and Critical Care teams and an exceptional nursing staff.
With dedicated OR space, a growing surgical caseload, and no other boarded surgeons in the immediate area, this is a unique opportunity to build a practice and establish yourself as a trusted surgical resource for the Central Coast.
What truly sets AVS apart is the culture. This is a collegial, team-first environment where people genuinely have each other's backs. The team delivers boutique, white-glove medicine to a diverse and highly dedicated client base while maintaining an intentional pace that prioritizes both patient care and the well-being of the team.
As part of Ethos, you'll also benefit from a national network of specialty hospitals, advanced medical resources, and ongoing professional development opportunities.
Location Highlight
Santa Barbara offers an exceptional blend of coastal beauty, outdoor adventure, and laid-back sophistication, with ocean views, mountain trails, world-class wine, and endless opportunities to explore. Located just 1.5–2 hours from Los Angeles, Santa Barbara provides an incredible quality of life for those looking to enjoy a slower pace, strong sense of community, and the opportunity to genuinely live where others vacation.
Perks & Benefits
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.
- Competitive base compensation of $200,000–$250,000+ with a ProSal compensation model
- Sign-on and relocation assistance
- Flexible scheduling
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- CE allowance and professional development support through Ethos Learning & Development
- Paid time off
- 401(k) with employer match
- Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
- Balance time between consultations, case workups, and surgical procedures
- Perform orthopedic and soft tissue surgeries using available imaging and surgical equipment
- Collaborate with ER, Critical Care, and other specialty teams to support integrated case management
- Help shape and grow the surgical service in line with hospital priorities
- Develop relationships with referring veterinarians and build a strong surgical referral base throughout the Central Coast
- Work alongside a dedicated surgical nursing and support team
- Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
What You Bring
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
- Board Certification in Small Animal Surgery (DACVS) or residency trained in Small Animal Surgery and board eligible
- Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
- A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
- A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine
- An interest in helping build and grow a surgical service
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
If you're looking for a place where you can build something meaningful, practice alongside a supportive and highly collaborative team, and enjoy an exceptional quality of life, we'd love to connect.
Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Jake Osborn at [email protected].