Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – 1 Day/Week

PetWellClinic; Lake Forest, Northern (CA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

One scheduled day per week

Predictable hours

No on-call responsibilities

No surgeries

Walk-in clinic

Job summary

PetWellClinic Lake Forest is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our walk-in clinic for one day each week. The role focuses on preventive care, vaccinations, exams, and client education for dogs and cats in a low-stress, schedule-friendly setting.

This position offers predictable hours, a maximum 8-hour shift, no surgeries, and no on-call duties, enabling a sustainable work‑life balance while delivering compassionate, quality care to our local community.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD from an accredited veterinary school
• Current California veterinary license or eligibility for California licensure
• Sound clinical judgement
• Strong communication and client‑service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, walk‑in clinical environment
• Compassionate, professional, and team‑oriented approach to patient care

Responsibilities

• Wellness and preventive care
• Vaccinations
• Physical examinations
• Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and minor conditions
• Management of chronic conditions
• Client education and communication
• Discussing findings, treatment options, costs, and follow-up plans with pet owners
• Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
• Recognizing cases that require referral to a full-service or specialty hospital
• Building lasting relationships with pets and their families
• Walk‑in model provides variety while practicing medicine within a defined scope

Skills

Strong communication

Client-service skills

Team-oriented

Compassionate

Education

DVM/VMD from accredited school

California license or eligibility

Job description

Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – 1 Day/Week

PetWellClinic – Lake Forest, CA

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Position Overview

PetWellClinic Lake Forest is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team for one day per week.

This position is ideal for a veterinarian looking for a predictable, focused clinical schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

PetWellClinic is a walk-in veterinary clinic providing accessible, high-quality care for dogs and cats. Our model allows veterinarians to focus on patient care and client relationships without many of the demands associated with traditional full-service hospitals.

What Makes This Opportunity Different

At PetWellClinic, we believe veterinarians should be able to practice meaningful medicine without sacrificing their personal lives.

This position offers:

• One scheduled day per week
• Predictable hours
• Maximum 8-hour shifts
• No on-call responsibilities
• No surgeries
• No overnight hospitalization
• No emergency shifts
• No inpatient caseload
• A supportive clinical environment
• The ability to leave work at work
• A focused scope of practice centered on dogs and cats
• Our clinics open at 11:00 a.m., giving you your mornings back. When your scheduled shift is finished, your workday is finished.

About the Role

As a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine and feline patients, including:

• Wellness and preventive care
• Vaccinations
• Physical examinations
• Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and minor conditions
• Management of chronic conditions
• Client education and communication
• Discussing findings, treatment options, costs, and follow-up plans with pet owners
• Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
• Recognizing cases that require referral to a full-service or specialty hospital
• Building lasting relationships with pets and their families
• Our walk‑in model provides variety throughout the day while allowing you to practice medicine within a clearly defined scope.

A Sustainable Way to Practice

PetWellClinic offers a different approach to small‑animal medicine.

If you are looking for a clinical role without the demands of surgery, emergency medicine, overnight hospitalization, or on‑call responsibilities, this may be a good fit.

You can focus on examining patients, solving medical problems, providing preventive care, and helping pet owners make informed decisions for their pets.

Patients requiring surgery, hospitalization, emergency care, or services outside our scope are referred to appropriate veterinary hospitals or specialists.

Qualifications

Required:

• DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
• Current California veterinary license or eligibility for California licensure
• Sound clinical judgement
• Strong communication and client‑service skills
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, walk‑in clinical environment
• Compassionate, professional, and team‑oriented approach to patient care

Preferred:

• Previous small‑animal general practice experience
• Experience in a walk‑in, urgent‑care, or outpatient veterinary setting
• Interest in developing long‑term relationships with patients, clients, and the local community

Why Join PetWellClinic Lake Forest?

PetWellClinic Lake Forest provides veterinarians with the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a setting designed around accessibility, convenience, and quality patient care.

You will be part of a locally owned clinic serving the Lake Forest and surrounding Orange County communities.

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian looking for a more sustainable schedule, a parent seeking greater predictability, approaching retirement, working another veterinary position, or simply looking for a one‑day‑per‑week clinical role, we would love to hear from you.

PetWellClinic Lake Forest

22681 Lake Forest Dr A1-B

Lake Forest, CA 92630

949-771-7090

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