Veterinarian- Orange County CA
Listed compensation
$120k-$150k
The week · per this posting4-day week · 4×10sWeekdays only
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Job Description
Who We Are
Tustana Animal Hospital is looking to add a great Associate Veterinarian to our amazing team of professionals.
Our Values
We are a collaborative, welcoming team that truly values work-life balance, exceptional patient care, and outstanding client communication. We foster a supportive environment where every team member is respected and encouraged to grow professionally while delivering the highest quality medicine.
Our Facility
Located in the heart of Orange County, our recently remodeled hospital features four exam rooms, a dedicated surgical suite, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, and boarding for both cats and dogs.
We are a paperless practice serving a 100% small animal caseload, averaging just 10–15 appointments per doctor each day with 30-minute appointment times. Our team also takes pride in offering advanced surgical procedures and supporting local rescue organizations, including Lab Rescue, Shar-Pei Rescue, and Southpaws.
Our Schedule
Enjoy a healthy work-life balance with a full-time schedule of four 10-hour shifts (4/10s), including one dedicated surgery day each week. There are no after-hours or on-call responsibilities, allowing you to focus on practicing great medicine while maintaining a balanced lifestyle. You'll also be supported by a 1.5 technician-to-doctor ratio and an experienced RVT on staff.
Compensation & Benefits
We offer a competitive ProSal compensation package with no negative accrual, a salary range of $120,000–$150,000 for a 40-hour work week (4/10s), plus a $20,000 sign-on bonus (DOE).
Our comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), generous CE allowance, paid vacation, professional dues, liability coverage, relocation assistance, flexible spending account (FSA), employee discounts, a competitive referral program, and paid parental leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents.
We are committed to investing in your professional growth while supporting your overall well-being.
Our Home
Practice in beautiful Tustin, California, in the heart of Orange County. Enjoy being just minutes from Southern California's beautiful beaches, Disneyland, outstanding restaurants, shopping, and endless outdoor recreation. Whether you're looking for coastal living, vibrant entertainment, or a family-friendly community, Orange County offers an exceptional quality of life.
Job Requirements
- Loyal and passionate about patient care and client communication.
- Excellent diagnostic abilities with outstanding communication skills.
- Dedicated, collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and takes pride in delivering exceptional medicine.
- Committed to continuous growth and enthusiastic about advancing the veterinary profession.
If you're looking to join a supportive team that values collaboration, high-quality medicine, and work-life balance, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your resume to Vanessa at vsanchez@vetcor.com We look forward to connecting with you and sharing more about this exciting opportunity at Tustana Animal Hospital.
What's in It for You
Key Responsibilities
The associate veterinarian will provide high-quality medical care for small animals, including performing surgeries and managing 10–15 appointments daily. The role involves collaborating with a supportive team to deliver exceptional patient outcomes and maintaining clear communication with clients.
Requirements
Candidates must be passionate about patient care and possess excellent diagnostic and communication skills. The role requires a dedicated professional who is collaborative, emotionally intelligent, and committed to continuous growth in the veterinary field.
Qualifications
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$135k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $122k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 84% have no call, 78% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 9.1 / 10 · top 5% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,083 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $120k–$150k | Veterinary Medicine median $149k (middle half $129k–$170k)437 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$122k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 218 active | 3,194 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 84% no call · 78% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $20k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings: 45% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 15% offer loan repayment338 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,270 in the last 30 days | 492 the 30 days before (+158%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Veterinarian- Orange County CA at Vet Cor a 9.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as exceptional. This places the position in the top 5% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,083 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements, no night shifts.
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,083 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No call
- No weekends
- No nights
About Vet Cor
Benefits & Perks
Living in Tustin
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $1.12M≈ 9.3× annual pay
- Typical market rent
- $3,229/mo≈ 32% of gross pay
- Residents’ average commute
- 23 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 113.6
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Los Angeles-Long Beach-Anaheim, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.