Associate Veterinarian

Tempus Recruitment; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A privately owned companion animal hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team, primarily caring for dogs and cats. The role welcomes both experienced veterinarians and new graduates and emphasizes education, personalized care, and managing patient flow.

The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality medicine and has in-house lab capabilities, digital radiography, and modern anesthesia monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals.
• Perform comprehensive physical examinations and diagnose illnesses and injuries.
• Develop treatment plans and prescribe medications.
• Interpret diagnostic tests and perform routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable.
• Manage medical records accurately and collaborate with the veterinary team.
• Promote preventative healthcare and adhere to hospital protocols.
• Contribute to a positive, team-oriented working environment.

Job description

Our client is a privately owned companion animal hospital seeking a Full-Time or Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join their team. Primarily caring for dogs and cats, the practice is also open to expanding into exotics or pocket pets should the successful veterinarian wish to introduce these services. The hospital focuses on building meaningful client relationships, prioritizing education, personalized care, and managing patient flow. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Role Description and Responsibilities

The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable, managing medical records accurately, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The Associate Veterinarian will also promote preventative healthcare, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Full-time veterinarians would ideally work five 8-hour shifts per week, although the practice is also happy to accommodate a four 10-hour day schedule if preferred.

The hospital is open Monday to Friday from 8:00am to 6:00pm, Saturday from 8:00am to 4:00pm, and is closed on Sundays.

This modern practice is equipped with advanced diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality companion animal medicine. Veterinarians have access to a comprehensive in-house laboratory for rapid blood work and diagnostic testing, digital radiography (X-ray), modern surgical equipment, dental equipment, and advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment. These resources enable veterinarians to efficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions while supporting preventative care, dentistry, and routine surgical procedures.

Serving the Orange County community since 1978, the purpose-designed facility features three examination rooms, a fully equipped treatment area, surgical facilities, in-house laboratory capabilities, diagnostic imaging, boarding facilities, grooming services, and comfortable patient care spaces, allowing veterinarians to manage a broad range of wellness, medical, and surgical cases in an efficient clinical setting. The hospital has recently undergone an extensive refurbishment and even features a pet photobooth.

A comprehensive range of services is provided for dogs and cats, offering a varied companion animal caseload. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, dentistry, spays and neuters, soft tissue surgery, in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, microchipping, nutritional counselling, behavioral counselling, boarding, grooming, end-of-life care, walk-in and urgent care appointments during business hours, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. Prescription refills and an online pet health management app also support convenient continuation of care for clients.

Team

The hospital is currently home to one DVM who is supported by a dedicated team focused on delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. The collaborative environment encourages teamwork and communication, enabling veterinarians to build lasting relationships with clients while providing compassionate, personalized care.