About this opportunity
Star Valley Veterinary Clinic lists this Veterinary Dermatologist opportunity in irvine, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Hospital Name: Pacific Care Pet Emergency + Specialty
Job Type: Veterinarian - Specialty
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Veterinary Dermatologist (DACVD)
Base Salary: $200,000–$275,000 based on experience and qualifications
Full-Time or Part-Time opportunity in Irvine, California
Schedule: FT/PT
Pacific CARE Pet Emergency & Specialty is expanding its specialty services and is seeking a board-certified or residency-trained Veterinary Dermatologist to establish and grow our Dermatology service in Irvine. This is a rare opportunity to build a referral service from the ground up while having the support of an established emergency and multispecialty hospital, experienced clinicians, and a growing referring community.
Pacific CARE is a 12,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art multispecialty and 24/7 emergency hospital with Emergency & Critical Care, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Cardiology services. The hospital's collaborative model provides opportunities to work alongside multiple specialties on complex cases and deliver comprehensive care under one roof.
The facility is designed to support advanced medicine, with CT, ultrasound, two surgery suites, ICU and isolation capabilities, high-flow oxygen, and minimally invasive surgical and scoping capabilities. You'll have access to the resources of a modern specialty center while having the autonomy to shape Dermatology around your clinical interests and vision.
At Pacific CARE, our culture is centered on care, collaboration, and comprehensive medicine. We value strong relationships with primary care veterinarians and believe specialists should have the support, resources, and autonomy to deliver exceptional medicine while building meaningful referral relationships.
Location Highlight
Located in the heart of Orange County, Irvine offers an exceptional Southern California lifestyle with easy access to beaches, trails, mountains, world-class dining, and entertainment. With Los Angeles and San Diego within driving distance, Irvine combines a vibrant, family-friendly community with endless opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and explore Southern California.
Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.
Competitive compensation of $200,000–$275,000 based on experience and qualifications
Sign-on assistance
Relocation assistance
Health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA options
CE allowance and professional development support
Paid time off
401(k) with employer match
Professional expense support
Employee assistance programs
In your day-to-day, you will:
Establish and grow Pacific CARE's new Dermatology service
Manage complex dermatologic cases across a diverse referral population
Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans for dermatology patients
Utilize advanced diagnostic capabilities and hospital resources to support comprehensive case management
Collaborate with Emergency & Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Oncology, Cardiology, and other specialty teams on shared patients
Develop strong relationships with referring veterinarians and serve as a trusted Dermatology resource for the Orange County community
Help shape workflows, protocols, and the future growth of the Dermatology service
Mentor technicians and support staff as part of daily case management
Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners throughout diagnosis and treatment
Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning
What You Bring
DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for California veterinary licensure
Board Certification in Veterinary Dermatology (DACVD) or residency trained in Veterinary Dermatology and board eligible
Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach
A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care
A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing specialty medicine
An interest in building and growing a Dermatology referral service
Join Us
At Ethos, this isn't just a job—it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.
At Pacific CARE, you'll have the rare opportunity to be the founding Dermatologist within an established and growing specialty hospital. You'll have the autonomy to build the service around your professional interests while benefiting from a modern facility, advanced technology, multiple specialty services, and a collaborative clinical team.
If you're excited about building something meaningful and want to practice in a hospital where your expertise, ideas, and growth are valued, we'd love to connect.
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Worksite address
irvine, CA, 92713, US
Who can apply
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