Emergency Veterinarian

Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County

At Animal Urgent Care of South Orange County, you’ll feel the welcome and openness of a long-established clinic within the community while having the support and resources of a united corporate network.

We specialize in Emergency Care. We have a friendly & positive staff that strives to maintain this environment even in the face of the potentially stressful and fast‑paced workdays. We value honest and direct communication between staff, management, and clients. We are community‑centered and focus on both patient and client care.

Our current doctors are tenured (many have been with us for more than 5 years) and experienced with a collective desire to maintain the current standards of care and keep up with the latest best practices and treatments. We value collaboration and continued learning while still allowing our doctors to practice medicine as they see best for each individual case. Our technicians are highly motivated and skilled, and genuinely enjoy their work.

We are working to implement and maintain technologies that allow doctors to work smarter and faster, not harder (and longer) in the hospital, as we know a healthy work‑life balance is essential for longevity in the emergency field.

Mission Viejo, California, in the Saddleback Valley, located in Orange County, nestled between the beach, the mountains, and the desert, offers opportunities for every outdoor sport and interest. We are within 30 minutes of Disneyland and the Los Angeles Angels MLB stadium. Orange County is known for its diversity, which has fostered an amazing restaurant culture for all tastes! There is something for everyone in Orange County!

And if you want to go further north or south, Amtrak trainlines run along the coastline connecting us to both San Diego and Los Angeles.

We are so excited for the Olympics to be coming to LA in 2028!

• Build relationships with colleagues, clients, and support staff to ensure a compassionate and collaborative work environment.
• Foster a learning environment for colleagues, support staff within the hospital, and participate in any outside learning opportunities offered - we will regularly have specialists come in to give us lectures on topics related to their specialty.
• Triage and facilitate treatment plans for any patient that presents, including at a minimum, supportive care for exotic pets (rabbits, birds, and reptiles)
• Continue exceptional, personalized care of hospitalized patients
• Maintain complete and accurate medical records.
• Provide clear and complete communication to clients and support staff.
• Communicate with referral partners (verbally and with open sharing of records and diagnostic results)
• Attend shift rounds with staff to ensure continued quality care throughout a patient's hospitalization
• Maintain a positive and supportive work culture, open to staff questions and development

We believe in supporting people as individuals and design our benefits to address all aspects of your well‑being. Here, you’ll have the quality of life (and work) to meet your unique needs.

We center our benefits around...

• Family support and wellness so that you have security and support no matter the size and shape of your family.
• Financial stability so that you feel confident in your future.
• Mental health & well‑being, as we recognize and offer resources to alleviate the unique challenges that come in veterinary care.
• Educational support because knowledge isn’t just power, it’s fundamental.

Plus, we have a Medical Excellence & Education platform including a Clinical Research Committee, Specialty Directors Board, Doctor Mentorship Committee, and more! This platform is designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

• Competitive compensation (no negative accrual)
• Relocation assistance available
• Health benefits (vision/dental/life insurance too)
• 401k w/ employer match
• Mental health support; 24/7 Lyra Health
• 8‑weeks paid parental leave
• Paid PURRental leave for a newly adopted pet
• Bereavement leave to include loss of pet leave
• Annual paid time off
• Generous employee pet discounts
• Annual CE stipend and dedicated CE PTO
• Hospital is stocked with fresh snacks and beverages for staff to enjoy regularly

And so much More!

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At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all our team members, pet parents, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members belong and feel empowered.