Veterinarian

Hound; Tustin (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 120,000; Part time

Job summary

Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital in Tustin, CA is seeking a compassionate General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) to join for 2–3 days per week with potential for full-time. You’ll provide wellness exams, diagnose and treat small animals, perform routine surgery and dentistry, and utilize digital imaging and lab diagnostics.

The team emphasizes evidence-based care, clear client communication, and collaborative decision making.

Qualifications

• DVM degree and California license in good standing, or eligibility
• DEA license in good standing
• At least 4 years of small-animal practice experience
• Strong communication and client-education skills
• Ability to manage routine cases and work collaboratively
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based care and lifelong learning

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness and medical exams; treat acute and chronic conditions
• Create preventive plans and education for clients
• Use imaging and lab diagnostics; discuss results with clients
• Manage appropriate same-day cases and timely records
• Collaborate with the team and support surgical/dental procedures as appropriate

Skills

Client communication

Collaboration

Evidence-based medicine

Small-animal care

Education

DVM degree

Job description

Part‑Time with the opportunity for full time General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) 2–3 days/week Tustin, California Neighborhood vets caring for your pets! Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital is an award‑winning, privately owned small‑animal hospital seeking a compassionate, collaborative veterinarian. We serve dogs and cats in Tustin, Irvine, and nearby communities with progressive, evidence‑based medicine and personalized care. Our full‑service hospital offers wellness care, digital imaging, dentistry, soft‑tissue surgery, internal medicine, and limited urgent care during open hours. We take time to listen, explain options, and recommend what each patient needs. Our team pairs high clinical standards with warmth, humor, and respect for every voice. You'll perform wellness and medical exams; treat acute and chronic conditions; create preventive plans; use imaging and lab diagnostics; manage appropriate same-day cases; educate clients; keep timely records; and collaborate with our team. Routine surgery and dentistry are available based on your experience and interests.

Qualifications

• DVM degree or equivalent
• Current California veterinary license in good standing, or eligibility for licensure
• DEA license in good standing
• At least 4 years of small‑animal practice experience
• Strong communication and client‑education skills
• Ability to manage routine cases and work collaboratively
• Commitment to compassionate, evidence‑based care, preventive medicine, lifelong wellness, and continued learning
• Surgical and dental experience preferred, but not required

We choose vaccines, medications, and products thoughtfully, avoid unnecessary care, and discuss costs and priorities openly. We value accountability, innovation, community, positivity, and lasting relationships with clients and their pets. If you're looking for a neighborhood hospital where your clinical judgment and individuality matter, we'd love to meet you.