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Locum Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals·Murrieta, California

$1,700 - $1,900/day·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

The role involves joining a referral specialty and emergency practice hospital as an Emergency Veterinarian, contributing to a cohesive and collaborative work environment. The veterinarian will work within a team that includes specialists across various disciplines and participate in teaching activities.

VCA California Veterinary Specialists Murrieta is seeking an emergency veterinarian or individual who has completed internship training to join our team. VCA California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is a referral specialty and emergency practice hospital with 3 locations, one each in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties. Within our hospitals, we have specialists in emergency, surgery, internal medicine, medical and radiation oncology, radiology, dentistry, and dermatology. We are also a teaching institution with active residency programs (ER/CC and surgery) and a popular rotating internship program. We take pride in our cohesive, collaborative work environment and look forward to adding another full time Emergency Veterinarian to grow with us. Our Riverside County hospital is located in Murrieta, one of Southern California’s fastest growing places thanks to a mild inland climate and its proximity to San Diego County. Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the area’s nearly 40 parks, including the 165 acre Cole Canyon Park, a nature preserve, and 46 acres Los Alamos Hills Sports Park. In addition, Murrieta is less than eight miles away from neighboring Temecula, which is home to more than 30 wineries. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.

Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.

WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

Robust Clinical Studies program.

Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities. Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $1700.00 to $1900.00 per shift. If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com

Requirements

The position seeks an emergency veterinarian or an individual who has completed internship training to join the team at VCA California Veterinary Specialists in Murrieta. Candidates should possess a passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people, aligning with the commitment to professional growth offered by VCA.

  • Teaching
  • Radiation Oncology
  • Dentistry
  • Internal Medicine
  • Residency Programs
  • Emergency Veterinary Medicine
  • Radiology
  • Surgery
  • Dermatology
  • Medical Oncology
  • Internship Training

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,700 - $1,900/day
Location
Murrieta, California
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
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Hiring organization

VCA Animal Hospitals

A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. We are a family of hometown animal hospitals determined to positively impact pets, people and our communities. From general practice to emergency and specialty...

Salary listed on 72 jobs
IndustryVeterinary Services
TypePrivately Held
Size10,001+ employees
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California locum veterinarian roles are often in demand because clinics and emergency hospitals need experienced coverage for urgent caseloads and staffing gaps. These positions are competitive for candidates with emergency experience, strong clinical judgment, and the credentials to step into a high-pressure setting quickly. Review the AI-summarized requirements and benefits on this platform to compare fit faster, then confirm the original posting for scheduling expectations and credential details.

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