Relief ER Veterinarian- Tustin, CA
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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 are 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.
We’re looking for an experienced and adaptable Emergency Relief Veterinarian to join our emergency team and provide additional coverage for swing and overnight shifts. This is a great opportunity for an ER veterinarian who enjoys the variety and fast pace of emergency medicine while maintaining the flexibility that comes with relief work.
- Schedule & Shift Coverage
- Relief coverage based on hospital needs and veterinarian availability
- Swing and overnight shift coverage
- 10-hour shifts
- Weekday, weekend, and holiday opportunities may be available
- Scheduling coordinated in advance based on coverage needs
- Location: 2965 Edinger Ave, Tustin, CA 92780
To learn more about this opportunity, please reach out to Kaitlin Dickinson at kaitlin.dickinson@veritasvetpartners.com.
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 emergency veterinary coverage for swing and overnight shifts in a high-quality hospital setting. Collaborate with a team of specialists and technicians to ensure the highest standard of patient care.
Requirements
Must be an experienced and adaptable Emergency Veterinarian capable of working fast-paced shifts. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. and possess proficient English language skills.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Emergency Medicine Career Context
Of the 50 active Emergency Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 82% have no call, 46% require no weekends.
Emergency Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 15.8% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 2.8 / 10 · top 25% in emergency medicine (veterinary) | ranked against 309 Emergency Medicine (Veterinary) listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | not listed | Emergency Medicine median $245k (middle half $245k–$245k)56 comparable listings, Oct 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Emergency Medicine listings in California | 30 active | 313 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 2% remote · 82% no call · 46% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | not stated | California healthcare professional listings: 39% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 16% offer loan repayment386 active listings, Oct 2026 |
| Emergency Medicine pay trend | −15.8% vs prior quarter | —through Sep 2026 |
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