Associate Veterinarian

About the position

Laguna Beach Animal Hospital is looking for a Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources. Our hospital has a collaborative experienced team and a committed client base. We pride ourselves on compassionate care and high standards of medical excellence. You will get to know the family and care for the pet year after year, from delivering reliable care to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

Responsibilities

• Provide high standards of medical excellence in veterinary care.
• Deliver reliable care and preventative visits for pets.
• Mentor and foster collaboration within the team.
• Perform surgeries and other medical procedures as needed.

Requirements

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License in good standing for the state of employment prior to start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

Nice-to-haves

• Excellent surgery skills.
• Experience in a small animal practice.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance