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Locum Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals·Tustin, California

$1,800 - $2,500/day·Part Time·On Site·2-5 yrs·Posted 26 days ago
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About the role

Provide emergency and critical care veterinary services to patients in a clinical setting. Manage patient treatment plans and perform necessary medical procedures as required by the facility.

We are seeking an experienced Veterinarian to work as on a locum/relief basis in Emergency or Emergency/Critical Care.

Benefits

We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package for Full Time Associates, 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, other relevant credentials and shift time. The pay range for this position is $1800.00 to $2500.00 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

Requirements

Candidates must be experienced veterinarians capable of working in high-pressure emergency environments. Professional credentials and relevant veterinary education are required for the role.

  • professional certificate
  • Emergency response
  • Patient assessment
  • Emergency care
  • Critical care
  • Veterinary medicine
  • Surgical procedures
  • Clinical diagnostics

Posting details

Employment type
Part Time
Work arrangement
On Site
Experience
2-5 yrs
Salary
$1,800 - $2,500/day
Location
Tustin, California
Posted
Jul 2, 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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