Part-Time Associate Veterinarian

Pet Well Clinic  – Lake Forest, CA

LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Pet Well Clinic  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.

Pet Well Clinic  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.

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

• 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.

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.

Pet Well Clinic  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.

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

Pet Well Clinic  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.

Pet Well Clinic  Lake Forest

22681 Lake Forest Dr A1-B

Lake Forest, CA 92630