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LOCUM Veterinary Specialist

VCA Animal Hospitals·Tustin, California

$1,500 - $2,500/day·Part Time·On Site·10+·Posted 7 days ago
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About the role

Provide occasional locum or relief veterinary specialist services in fields such as cardiology, emergency, internal medicine, or surgery. Perform clinical duties as required by the facility's needs and workload.

Locum/relief position for a boarded specialist. Intended for occasional services in Cardiology, Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine or Surgery. If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Career worklet on the landing page or search for Find 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 Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience and other relevant credentials. The pay range for this position is $1,500-$2,500 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

Requirements

Must be a boarded specialist in a relevant veterinary field. Candidates must be able to perform the duties associated with their specialty in a clinical setting.

  • postgraduate degree
  • Cardiology
  • Surgery
  • Critical care
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Emergency medicine
  • Internal medicine

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
10+
Salary
$1,500 - $2,500/day
Location
Tustin, California
Posted
Jul 21, 2026
Application
Employer website
VA

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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