Description
Associate Veterinarian – Alton Main Animal Hospital
Santa Ana, California
Looking for a place to grow your veterinary career without sacrificing your sanity or your weekends? You’ve found it. At Alton Main Animal Hospital, we’re a well-established, community-loved practice with roots dating back to 1986 — and we’re ready to welcome a full-time Associate Veterinarian to our fun, compassionate, and dedicated team.
We offer the tools, autonomy, and support you need to practice your best medicine — in an environment where collaboration, respect, and a little bit of humor go a long way.
What Makes Us Different:
- Flexible scheduling that supports real work-life balance
- Base salary of $130,000–$180,000 + production bonus = you’re paid well and fairly
- Sign-on bonus to make your move even sweeter
- Modern medicine, small-town heart — we treat our clients and patients like family
- A team that values your input and respects your expertise
What You’ll Be Doing:
- Deliver top-tier care with advanced diagnostics and treatment options
- Build trust and strong connections with clients and their beloved pets
- Take part in community outreach and client education
- Confidently triage and treat urgent cases
- Prioritize care using SOAP templates for clarity and consistency
- Promote wellness through vaccine plans, parasite prevention, and long-term health strategies
What You Bring to the Table:
- A DVM (or equivalent) and a current California veterinary license in good standing
- A compassionate, positive attitude and strong communication skills
- Confidence in your clinical skills and a collaborative spirit
- A passion for providing thoughtful, personalized patient care
Perks & Benefits You’ll Love:
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with company match, FSA & HSA options
- Company-paid short-term disability & life insurance (plus optional long-term)
- Continuing Education allowance and support for professional development
- Generous PTO, paid holidays, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
- Staff pet discounts — because your pets deserve VIP treatment too
Who We Are:
At Alton Main Animal Hospital, we're more than just a clinic — we're a supportive, down-to-earth team that believes in making a real difference through preventive medicine, individualized care, and community connection. As a proud United Veterinary Care partner hospital, we get the best of both worlds: the freedom to be ourselves and the resources of a larger network.
Ready to find joy in veterinary medicine again?
Apply today and let’s talk about how Alton Main can be the next step in your veterinary journey.
Requirements
Requirements:
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
- State Veterinary Board License in good standing.
