Veterinarian

About This Location: Read all the information about this opportunity carefully, then use the application button below to send your CV and application. We’re hiring at Marina Hills Animal Hospital We were voted the 2023 Laguna Niguel "Small Business of the Year", and have built an excellent reputation in our community because our team lives out our motto "Caring for Pets and the People Who Love Them" every day. We are a busy 3 doctor small animal practice and are looking for a 4th veterinarian because we are ready to grow We are located in a community of wonderful people with the commitment and resources to provide excellent health care for their pets. Our hospital is well equipped and maintained; digital x-rays, digital dental x-rays, therapeutic laser and the Oncura ultrasound system provide the tools for our team to give high tech care with personal connections to our clients. Many team members are “Fear Free Certified;” we incorporate Fear Free techniques into our practice in every department. Not sold yet? Laguna Niguel is one of the most beautiful, temperate places to live. Located in South Orange County, California just a few miles from Laguna Beach and Dana Point. Mountains are also nearby providing endless outdoor activities. South Orange County is also home to world class shopping and entertainment (Disneyland). The culture at Marina Hills Animal focuses on camaraderie among team members while providing excellence in pet care and has at its core, client accessible communication. Sound like an amazing place to work? Apply today Overview: The Veterinarian is responsible for providing high quality care to our patients while also developing rapport with their owners. In addition to physical examinations, surgeries, and dentistry, client communication and client education are of the upmost importance. It’s important that SVP Veterinarians treat each pet and client like part of the family. Responsibilities / Qualifications: Description Develop a rapport with clients and determine their needs and wishes; perform physical examinations and diagnostic/medical/surgical/dental procedures in a way that will deliver the highest quality care while minimizing patient stress and discomfort. Explain physical examination findings and communicate to the client a diagnosis of the pet’s problems; generate and present a treatment plan for the pet to the client; educate clients on preventative health care, including vaccines and appropriate nutritional products. Maintain client/patient medical/surgical records and make certain all necessary logs are kept up-to-date through established protocols; assist colleagues in follow-up and future management of the patient. Stay up-to-date with new medical information and changes in veterinary medicine, attend Continuing Education meetings. Assist in the development of the paraprofessional team to ensure the delivery of the highest quality care and exceptional client service. Positively represent the hospital in the professional community and to the general public. Treat every client like family and each patient like your own pet. Requirements Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in the state of in which applicant is applying Professional comportment and appearance, with excellent interpersonal skills and a positive, friendly attitude The ability to make decisions and communicate clearly and effectively with fellow team members Respect for and willingness to work with clients and their pets Compassionate team player who can uphold great reputation with clients A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine, upholding the veterinary code of ethics Proficiency in surgery a plus Benefits: YOUR BENEFITS Veterinarians always earn their base salary and never owe any money at the end of the year. $5000 Relocation Assistance Paid Time Off (You are not required to make up production while on PTO.) Maternity Leave 401k (You receive a 100% match on the first 3% you put in, plus a 50% match on the next 2%.) High Producer Bonus Health, Dental, Vision, and Critical Illness Insurance Hospital Indemnity, Life, and Accident Insurance Long & Short-term Disability Insurance Professional Liability Coverage TeleDoc - Free Access 24/7 Access to Free In-House Continued Education (CE) Growth tracks for leadership development Mentorship and coaching for new graduates and experienced Veterinarians Additionally, we invest in your wellbeing and growth through a variety of programs. Your True PTO vs No Negative Accrual: A Game-Changer for DVMs Taking time off shouldn't come with a side of anxiety. That's where our True PTO makes all the difference. Forget about the old stress of negative accrual and having to catch up. With True PTO, your base pay is protected - no ifs, ands, or buts. The true benefit? Our veterinarians consistently pocket more cash than they typically would have if they did not have negative accrual. It's not just about avoiding financial penalties for taking a break; it's about genuinely benefiting from it. High Producers Bonus Eligible DVMs will earn a bonus payout of up to 10% additional production in the month after contract renewal. The bonus rate will be determined by their contracted production rate and the amount of excess production. Here, you can earn a greater share of the success you help create. And the sky is the limit Lead DVM Foundations In your career, you learn how to practice great veterinary medicine. But, you don't always get opportunities to formally learn different aspects of leadership. SVP's Lead Doctor Foundations program is designed to fill this gap by investing in the growth of current and emerging leaders. Doctor Mentorship Program Not 1, not 3, but 12 months of mentorship for first year doctors To help transition from school to clinic life, both a coach and mentor help new doctors develop their clinical and non-clinical soft skills. Build skills. Build confidence. Build relationships. Clinical Tracks Program Committed to helping teammates grow, we proudly offer in-depth, RACE-approved CE credit facilitated by veterinary specialists to grow teammate clinical skills and enhance the care of our patients. Courses offered: Dentistry, Oncology, Internal Medicine, Dermatology, and Cardiology. ABOUT SOUTHERN VETERINARY PARTNERS Southern Veterinary Partners is a veterinarian-owned and managed network of animal hospitals with the common mission of providing best-in-class veterinary care with exceptional client experiences. We’re based in Birmingham, AL, but the heartbeat of our organization lives within the dedicated teams in our 400+ local animal hospitals across 26 states. We were proudly certified in 2024 as a Most Loved Workplace® in ten categories: LGBTQ+, Diversity, Women, CEO, Career Advancement, Veterans, Volunteering, Parents & Caregivers, Wellness, & Young Professionals. At SVP, our WAG values—Work Together, Amaze, and Grow—drive our culture of meaningful partnerships. Collaboration and respect are the foundation of our success, enabling us to uncover solutions and opportunities that elevate the team and ensure everyone has the support they need to excel and have fun. Our mission is to amaze clients with exceptional veterinary care and personalized experiences while inspiring teammates to go the extra mile, always finding ways to say “yes” and treating others as we would like to be treated. We constantly seek to improve, proactively pursuing knowledge, new client engagement methods, and leadership development, making it more than just a job, but a career. SVP provides integrated support, from HR, finance, and inventory management to marketing, recruiting, regional operational support and more to our hospital teams. By leveraging our Home Office resources, the hospitals in our network are able to focus on the medicine and caring for their patients. Each day is truly a partnership (hence, the “P” in SVP). Our team’s continuous dedication has rewarded us with remarkable growth, and Southern Veterinary Partners now employs more than 10,000 teammates nationwide. The organization’s success has not gone unnoticed, landing us recognition as #22 on Newsweek’s “Most Loved Workplaces” list in 2023, including #1 in all of healthcare. Apply today - we'd love to meet you