Surgeon

VCA Orange County Veterinary Specialists is seeking a Surgeon to join our 24-hour emergency and specialty center in Orange County, California.

In addition to the opportunity to work in a busy, established multi-specialty practice, the position at VCA OCVS offers the opportunity to live in one of the most desirable regions in the country. The beach is a short drive to the west while the mountains, skiing and desert are short drives to the east. VCA OCVS is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego with numerous activities and areas to explore. Get in the car and soon enough you’ll be in LA with its big city culture or avoid the car altogether and enjoy the open space and outdoor activities that the OC has to offer.

Why join the team

Our practice offers an exceptional work environment, starting with our recently remodeled 7,500-square-foot facility—fully equipped with all the bells and whistles you’d expect in a state-of-the-art hospital. We’ve also recently opened our brand-new, 4,300-square-foot addition that’s dedicated entirely to surgery, designed to support the highest standard of care and surgical excellence. This space features two well-equipped operating rooms and a spacious anesthesia prep area. The treatment area has wet and dry tables, oxygen cages, and plenty of space to hospitalize large dogs. This new surgical addition also houses a Canon Aquilion 64 Slice Helical CT in its own dedicated room, portable C-Arm and fully equipped Storz tower.

VCA OCVS has the unique benefit of being neighbors and colleagues with multiple other veterinary practices on the same campus. This allows our clients access to all specialties including Internal Medicine, Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Neurology, Dermatology, Dentistry, and Ophthalmology.

Great Location! The beach is a short drive to the west while the mountains, skiing and desert are short drives to the east. VCA OCVS is situated between Los Angeles and San Diego with numerous activities and areas to explore.

Schedule

Full or Part Time availability

Ideal candidate will work a 4 day work week, including one weekend day per week.

Who we look for

Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine

Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team

Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career

Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials. 

The annual salary range for this position is $150,000 to $300,000. Salary range listed is based on a 40-hour work week.  

This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 

401k retirement savings plan with company match 

Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 

Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

 

Professional Development 

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

 

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Qualifications

A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent

Licensure in good standing to practice in (state), or the ability to obtain

Residency Trained or Diplomate Board Certification

A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

For more information about this job, please contact Camille Audet at [email protected] or 213-440-7786.

If you are a current associate, you 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.