Associate Veterinarian- -Irvine Pet Hospital

At Pet Vet Care Centers, our mission is to improve the lives of animals and people — providing exceptional and compassionate care at every stage — for all the moments that matter.

Because life is better with pets.

We deliver the Ultimate Care Experience — every pet, every client, every time. That starts with a Culture of Care that supports our team members as much as the pets and clients we serve.

With more than 420 locally led hospitals and over 11,000 team members nationwide
, we offer:

• Local autonomy with national support
• Career mobility and development opportunities
• A collaborative, inclusive environment where your wellbeing comes first

We are seeking a compassionate and skilled Associate Veterinarian to join our team at Irvine Pet Hospital. The ideal candidate will be passionate about providing high-quality veterinary care and possess excellent communication skills to build lasting relationships with our clients. You will work alongside a team of experienced veterinarians, technicians, and support staff and will work closely with the Hospital Manager and Regional Director.

We are seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian who is client service focused, with a strong interest in surgery & dentistry. We can offer a flexible 3-day / 4-day with an alternating weekend day schedule. Let's chat about it! We are Flexible!

We are proud of our team of great doctors and professional veterinary staff. We strive to have the best and most comprehensive veterinary services available to our clients. We practice state of the art medicine – offering in house labs, digital radiology, ultrasound, acupuncture, therapeutic laser, and full service boarding. To best serve our clients, we are open seven days a week, which also provides the opportunity for flexible doctor scheduling.

Please visit our website  to learn more about our great hospital.

Irvine has received awards for being one of the top US cities for recreation and living an active lifestyle, is ranked as the safest big city in the country, and has the title of most livable city in America. Irvine has a strong cycling community, evidenced by 301 lane miles of on-street and 61.8 miles of off-street bikeways. Multiple hiking trails are available, to take advantage of being outside in our beautiful landscape.

Being an hour south of Los Angeles, we are close to all the entertainment options available there.

We care deeply about supporting our team members — professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary $160,000-$180,000 (BOE)
• Quarterly Production Plan No Deficit Carryover
• Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75,000
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Competitive salary and Production Bonus - no negative accrual option available
• Paid Parental Leave (birth, adoption, foster)
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team Member Pet Discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support — including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle — a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local hospital culture backed by national resources

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice…