Emergency Veterinarian- Tustin, CA
Listed compensation
starting at $180K
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Job Description
World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals, open 24/7/365 and staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.
At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community.
With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.
We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.
Advanced Veterinary Specialty Group (AVSG) Internal Medicine/Emergency/Critical Care is looking to add a Full-Time Emergency Veterinarian to our team!
Our mission is to provide a solution to the challenges faced by our patients, clients, and local general practitioners in a timely and efficient manner. This role would consist of two or three days per week working closely with our internists, emergency doctors, and surgeons in a growing, dynamic environment.
Culture is important to us, and finding the right individuals for our team is a high priority. We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who join forces to provide the highest level of both patient and client care possible. We provide emergency services as well as specialty services, including Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and we have FIVE boarded Veterinary Surgeons.
The other practices in the complex that we collaborate with include Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Oncology, Neurology, and Imaging. We serve Orange County and most of Southern California. We boast the best climate in the country with endless social and cultural opportunities.
What You Will Bring
- Your essential qualifications are compassion, a passion for practicing good medicine, and a willingness to collaborate, learn, and teach.
- You thrive on clinical banter, and you know that most of the success in veterinary medicine resides in your ability to effectively communicate with people.
- You will be leading an amazing team of RVT’s and tech assistants with respect and confidence.
- We will provide you with a wide array of diagnostic and treatment tools at your disposal.
- You can think under pressure, examine, and triage promptly, diagnose short- and long-term health issues quickly, consult directly with clients with emotional intelligence, and communicate with referring clinics professionally.
- You must comply with all regulatory agencies for veterinary medicine and have a current California license.
Benefits and Compensation
- Our compensation is highly competitive, starting at $180,000 or more based on experience.
- Mental health support with Talkspace
- Continuing education support with CE allowance and additional PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401k retirement plan options with company match
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance options - some plans may be paid up to 100%
- HSA Plans available
- Basic life insurance is provided and other voluntary insurance options are available for full-time team members
- 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members
- Paid time off and time to enjoy it!
Location: 2965 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
To learn more about how AVSG can be your next career home, simply reach out to kaitlin.dickinson@veritasvetpartners.com [kaitlin.dickinson@veritasvetpartners.com].
Base Pay
$180,000—$200,000 USD
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality emergency and critical care services to patients while collaborating with internists and surgeons. Lead a team of RVTs and technician assistants to ensure efficient triage and diagnosis of health issues.
Requirements
Must possess a current California veterinary license and be in compliance with all regulating agencies. Requires strong emotional intelligence, the ability to work under pressure, and a passion for collaborative medicine.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Emergency Veterinarian- Tustin, CA at Veritas Veterinary Partners a 6.8 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 5% in Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) — ranked against 299 active Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listings on WeekdayDoc.
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 46 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 72% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 5.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Oct 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 6.8 / 10 · top 5% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 299 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $220k–$250k | Emergency Medicine median $159k (middle half $145k–$182k)62 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$212k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in California | 24 active | 286 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 46% no weekends46 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 13% offer loan repayment379 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Emergency Medicine listings | 459 in the last 30 days | 461 the 30 days before (about the same)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −5.6% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
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