Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 200,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support with Talkspace

Continuing education support

401k retirement plan with company match

Medical, vision, and dental insurance options

Paid parental leave

Competitive salary

Job summary

VCA Seaside Animal Hospital in Tustin, CA is looking for a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team. You will collaborate closely with experienced internists and specialists in a 24/7 environment. We prioritize high-quality patient care and a supportive work culture.

Compensation is competitive, starting at $220,000 or more based on experience. Benefits include mental health support, continuing education, medical insurance, and paid parental leave for full-time team members.

Qualifications

• Compassionate individual with a passion for veterinary medicine.
• Excellent communication skills for client interaction.
• Ability to lead a team of RVTs and tech assistants.

Responsibilities

• Provide emergency veterinary care in collaboration with a team.
• Examine and triage patients quickly.
• Consult with clients and communicate effectively with referring clinics.

Skills

Compassion

Effective communication

Ability to work under pressure

Clinical knowledge

Education

Current California veterinary license

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, open 24/7/365 and 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 two or 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.

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, starting at $220,000 or more based on experience.
• 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.

Location

2965 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780

To learn more about how AVSG can be your next career home, simply reach out to [e-mail].

Base Pay

$200,000‑$220,000 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.