Emergency Veterinarian- Tustin, CA

Veritas Veterinary Partners; Santa Ana (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus $50,000

Base salary $200,000 with production

Mental health support (Talkspace)

CE allowance and additional PTO

Licensure/fees reimbursement

401k with company match

Health, vision, dental insurance

6 weeks parental leave

Paid time off

Job summary

Veritas Veterinary Partners, across California, seeks a full-time Emergency Veterinarian for Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group (AVSG). The role involves collaborating with internists, emergency doctors, and surgeons in a dynamic hospital network across Orange County.

You will lead an experienced team of RVTs and technicians, triage under pressure, and communicate effectively with clients and referring clinics while maintaining California licensure and professional standards.

Qualifications

• Compassion for patients and families; collaborative mindset.
• Ability to lead a team of RVTs and tech assistants.
• Strong communication with clients and referring clinics.
• Compliance with California veterinary regulations and licensure.

Responsibilities

• Lead an RVT/tech team with respect and confidence.
• Provide diagnostic and treatment tools to the team.
• Triage and diagnose patient health issues quickly and accurately.
• Consult with clients professionally and coordinate with referring clinics.

Skills

Compassion

Team leadership

Communication

Regulatory compliance

Job description

World Class Medicine. Purpose-Driven Partnership.

Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.

At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.

We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.

Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group (AVSG) Internal Medicine/Emergency/Critical Care

is looking to add a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to our team!

Our mission is to provide a solution to the challenges faced by our patients, clients, and local general practitioners in a timely and efficient manner. This role would consist of three days per week working closely with our internists, emergency doctors, and surgeons in a growing, dynamic environment.

Culture is important to us, and finding the right individuals for our team is a high priority. We are a tight‑knit, collegial group of medical professionals who join forces to provide the highest level of both patient and client care possible. We provide emergency services as well as specialty services, including Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and we have FIVE boarded Veterinary Surgeons. The other practices in the complex that we collaborate with include Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Oncology, Neurology, and Imaging. We serve Orange County and most of Southern California. We boast the best climate in the country with endless social and cultural opportunities.

What you will bring:

• Your essential qualifications are compassion, a passion for practicing good medicine, and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and teach.
• You thrive on clinical banter, and you know that most of the success in veterinary medicine resides in your ability to effectively communicate with people.
• You will be leading an amazing team of RVT’s and tech assistants with respect and confidence.
• We will provide you with a wide array of diagnostic and treatment tools at your disposal.
• You can think under pressure, examine, and triage promptly, diagnose short- and long-term health issues quickly, consult directly with clients with emotional intelligence, and communicate with referring clinics professionally.
• You must comply with all regulatory agencies for veterinary medicine and have a current California license.

Benefits and Compensation:

• Our compensation is highly competitive, $200,000 base salary with production bonus.
• $50,000 sign on bonus
• Mental health support with Talkspace
• Continuing education support with CE allowance and additional PTO
• Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
• 401k retirement plan options with company match
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
• HSA Plans available
• Basic life insurance is provided and other voluntary insurance options are available for full‑time team members
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for full‑time team members
• Paid time off and time to enjoy it!

VSSOC is also proud to be one of America's Best Animal Hospitals, a national recognition program from Newsweek and Plant‑A Insights Group that honors the top-rated veterinary hospitals. The 2026 list is based on a nationwide survey of pet owners, an analysis of more than 5 million customer reviews and additional consideration for hospitals accredited by the American Animal Hospital Association.

Location:

2965 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

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Base Pay: $200,000 USD - $200,000 USD

Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.

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