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Careerwebsite lists this Associate Veterinarian opportunity in tustin, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Description
Part Time with the Opportunity for Full Time (2-3 days a week)
Neighborhood Vets Caring for Your Pets!
Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital is seeking a compassionate and collaborative General Practice Veterinarian (DVM) to join our privately owned small-animal hospital in Tustin, California.
We are an award-winning boutique veterinary hospital dedicated to providing progressive, evidence-based medicine with personalized care for every pet and family. Our doctors and support team take the time to listen, educate, and create thoughtful treatment plans based on what each patient genuinely needs.
We believe excellent veterinary medicine should feel personal, not corporate, rushed, or one-size-fits-all.
A Little About Us
Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital is a full-service hospital serving dogs and cats throughout Tustin, Irvine, and the surrounding Orange County communities.
Our services include:
Preventive and wellness care
Digital imaging and diagnostics
Veterinary dentistry
Soft-tissue surgery
Internal medicine
Limited urgent and emergency care during open hours
Individualized care for patients throughout every stage of life
Our Hospital Culture
We may be a boutique hospital, but our commitment to quality medicine is anything but small. We combine high clinical standards with warmth, humor, teamwork, and genuine relationships.
What you’ll experience:
Neighborhood vet energy: We know our clients, remember our patients, and value becoming a trusted part of their lives.
Thoughtful medicine: We practice evidence-based care and recommend what is appropriate, not simply what is available.
No cookie-cutter care: Every pet, client, and treatment plan is considered individually.
Teamwork: Great ideas can come from anyone, and we believe every team member deserves to be heard and respected.
Communication that matters: We take time to explain the “why,” answer questions, and help families make informed decisions.
A calm, welcoming atmosphere: Veterinary medicine can be stressful enough. We work hard to create an environment that feels supportive, organized, and kind.
Room to be yourself: We appreciate different personalities, clinical interests, perspectives, and the little quirks that make a team fun.
We work hard and hold ourselves to high standards, but we also believe kindness, laughter, and mutual support belong in the treatment area.
Core Values
1.We communicate directly & honestly
2.We are accountable; no excuses
3.We are committed to innovation & excellence
4.We are community-driven
5.We have a growth mindset & value education
6.Attitude is a choice; we choose positivity
7.We have fun at work!
Our Approach to Veterinary Care
We use carefully selected vaccines, medications, and products supported by research and clinical experience. We do not believe in over-vaccinating, over-medicating, or recommending services a patient does not need.
Instead, we focus on:
Evidence-based medical recommendations
Appropriate and effective treatment options
Transparent conversations about costs and priorities
Personalized plans that consider the pet and the family
Preventive care that supports long-term health
Helping clients avoid ineffective or unnecessary products & procedures
Building trust through honest and compassionate communication
We are not focused on being the least expensive hospital in town. We are focused on delivering meaningful value through quality medicine, careful recommendations, and care that is tailored to each patient.
What You’ll Do
As a General Practice Veterinarian at Tustin Legacy Animal Hospital, you will provide high-quality medical care to dogs and cats throughout all stages of life.
Your responsibilities may include:
Performing comprehensive wellness and medical examinations
Developing individualized preventive-care plans
Diagnosing and treating acute and chronic medical conditions
Performing routine soft-tissue surgical procedures
Providing general dentistry and oral-health care
Utilizing digital imaging, laboratory testing, and other diagnostic tools
Managing urgent and same-day medical cases within the scope of our practice
Educating clients about preventive care, nutrition, diagnostics, and treatment options
Communicating medical recommendations clearly and compassionately
Building long-term relationships with clients and their pets
Collaborating with veterinarians, technicians, assistants, and client service representatives
Maintaining accurate and timely medical records
Participating in continuing education and professional development
Contributing positively to our hospital culture and team
Who We’re Looking For
We would love to meet a veterinarian who is:
Compassionate, thoughtful, and relationship driven
Committed to practicing evidence-based medicine
Comfortable collaborating and asking for input
An excellent listener and client educator
Respectful of clients’ individual circumstances and budgets
Interested in building lasting relationships with patients and families
Supportive of technicians, assistants, and client service team members
Dependable, emotionally intelligent, and kind
Excited to contribute to a privately owned hospital where their voice matters
Qualifications
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree, or equivalent
Current California veterinary license in good standing or eligibility for California licensure
DEA license in good standing
Strong foundation in small-animal medicine, with at least 4 years’ experience
Excellent communication and client-education skills
Commitment to compassionate, evidence-based veterinary care
Ability to work effectively as part of a collaborative team
Interest in preventive medicine and lifelong wellness
Comfort managing routine medical cases
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Worksite address
tustin, CA, 92681, US
Who can apply
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