Vet and vet tech jobs in San Diego

136 open roles at 53 employers, updated Nov 9, 2026

Pay in San Diego-area job ads

Veterinarian$116,000 to $236,000 a yearMedian $175,000, from 43 adsVet tech$23 to $33 an hourMedian $29, from 62 adsVet assistant$18 to $24 an hourMedian $21, from 46 adsVet receptionist$20 to $26 an hourMedian $22, from 15 ads

Each role on its own scale: hourly and yearly pay are never converted.

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego

$27 to $56 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
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Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego · Relief

$27 to $56 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Relief) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Otay Ranch, San Diego · Relief

$27 to $56 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinarian - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego

$140,000 to $350,000 a year

  • “With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll…”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinarian - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Otay Ranch, San Diego

$140,000 to $350,000 a year

  • “With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll…”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinarian (Per Diem) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Otay Ranch, San Diego · Relief

$140,000 to $350,000 a year

  • “With a culture rooted in mentorship and continuous learning—from on-the-floor guidance to VEG Education programs and unlimited ER-focused CE—you’ll…”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego · Relief

$20 to $49 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinary Assistant (Relief) - San Diego, CA (Otay Ranch)

Otay Ranch, San Diego · Relief

$20 to $49 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Veterinary Nursing Trainer - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego

$33 to $56 an hour

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Emergency Credentialed Veterinary Technician (Overnight) - San Diego, CA

VEG San Diego, San Diego

Pay not stated

  • “Yes to having unparalleled opportunities for learning and mentorship so you can grow where you want to go in your career.”
  • “Flexible work schedules to support your life outside of work”
See the job ad (opens the employer's site in a new tab)

Pay and the quoted lines come from each employer's own job ad. “See the job ad” opens the employer's posting, where you apply. Metro pay is the San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA area, 10th to 90th percentile of the ads' stated pay.