Jobs in Santa Ana, CA
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The Vet Service – Santa Ana Metro

JB-33792 - Associate Veterinarian - Santa Ana, California

20 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA, 92606 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Hiring Bonus
Discounted Pet Care
Health
Pet Insurance
Dental
Vision
401k
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Irvine is a high-income, master-planned community with strong demand for premium veterinary care. High pet ownership and client expectations drive opportunities for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across advanced hospitals, specialty centers, and multi-doctor practices. The market supports preventative medicine, diagnostics, and referral-level services in a competitive Orange County setting.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
surgery
diagnostic imaging
ophthalmology
dentistry
orthopedics
dermatology
oncology
general practice
emergency
cardiology
Species
dog
cat
exotics
large animal
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
general practice
Preferred Skills
communication
exam room management
teamwork
general practice
hospitalized patient management
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join an established companion animal practice in Santa Ana, California. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys high-quality general practice medicine while working within a collaborative and supportive clinical environment. The role offers a varied small animal caseload across general practice, dentistry, and soft tissue surgery. This provides the opportunity to manage routine consultations and medical cases while continuing to develop practical surgical and dental skills. You will work alongside experienced veterinary and support professionals to assess patients, develop appropriate treatment plans, communicate clearly with pet owners, and contribute to efficient and compassionate patient care. The position suits a clinician who values teamwork while remaining confident in their own clinical judgment. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, broad general practice exposure, surgical and dental case variety, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within a well-supported small animal practice in the Santa Ana area.