Associate Veterinarian – Laguna Niguel, California

Location Laguna Niguel
Discipline: USA Veterinary
Job type: Permanent
Salary: $140000 to $190000
Contact name: Matt Doyle

Contact email: matt@supreme-ss.com
Job ref: ISA09-09

​Associate Veterinarian – Laguna Niguel, California

Location: Laguna Niguel, California
Salary: $140,000 – $190,000 per year plus monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Schedule: Full-time
Caseload: Small animal wellness, advanced diagnostics, complex case management, surgery, and urgent care
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, annual CE allowance with paid CE days, maternity leave, professional liability coverage, disability insurance, structured mentorship, and leadership development

About the Role

An established small animal veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join its experienced team in Laguna Niguel, California.

Offering a $140,000 – $190,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, this opportunity combines excellent earning potential with clinical autonomy, comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and exposure to a broad medical and surgical caseload.

The successful veterinarian will practise across wellness and preventive medicine, advanced testing and diagnostics, complex medical case management, surgical procedures, and urgent care, providing comprehensive healthcare throughout every stage of a patient's life.

The position offers the opportunity to work alongside veterinarians creating a strong environment for collaboration, knowledge sharing, mentorship, and continued clinical development.

About the Practice

This is an established, full-service small animal veterinary practice in Laguna Niguel, California.

The hospital provides comprehensive veterinary medicine with an emphasis on high-quality patient care, advanced diagnostics, surgery, preventive healthcare, urgent care, and effective client communication.

Veterinarians manage a diverse caseload ranging from routine wellness appointments to more sophisticated diagnostic, medical, and surgical presentations, providing opportunities to continually develop clinical capabilities.

The experienced veterinary team encourages collaborative case management and shared clinical knowledge, while allowing veterinarians appropriate autonomy over diagnostic and treatment decisions.

Professional development is strongly supported, with access to educational resources, structured mentorship, continued learning opportunities, and leadership development pathways for veterinarians looking to progress their careers.

Responsibilities

The Veterinarian will:

  • Perform comprehensive physical examinations on small animal patients.

  • Provide routine wellness and preventive healthcare.

  • Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and other medical conditions.

  • Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.

  • Manage a varied general practice caseload.

  • Utilize advanced diagnostic testing to investigate complex presentations.

  • Interpret diagnostic findings and determine appropriate treatment strategies.

  • Manage complex medical cases within their clinical capabilities.

  • Provide appropriate urgent care during available service hours.

  • Stabilize patients requiring timely medical intervention.

  • Perform surgical procedures within their clinical experience and capabilities.

  • Provide appropriate medical treatment and follow-up care.

  • Manage patients throughout different stages of life.

  • Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.

  • Clearly communicate examination findings, diagnoses, prognoses, and treatment recommendations.

  • Educate clients regarding preventive healthcare and treatment options.

  • Support pet owners in making informed healthcare decisions.

  • Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.

  • Collaborate closely with experienced veterinarians and paraprofessional colleagues.

  • Participate in collaborative case discussions and knowledge sharing.

  • Contribute to a positive, supportive, and professional clinical culture.

  • Participate in continuing education and professional development.

  • Maintain appropriate professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Candidate Profile

Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess a valid California veterinary license in good standing.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

  • A commitment to high-quality small animal veterinary medicine.

  • Strong diagnostic and clinical problem-solving abilities.

  • Interest in wellness, advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and complex case management.

  • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

  • A positive, friendly, and professional approach.

  • Strong client communication and relationship-building abilities.

  • Commitment to client education and informed decision-making.

  • A collaborative and team-oriented working style.

  • Ability to practise with appropriate clinical autonomy.

  • Enthusiasm for learning from experienced veterinary colleagues.

  • Interest in developing additional medical or surgical skills.

  • Commitment to continued clinical and professional development.

The experienced clinical team and structured development resources provide a supportive environment for veterinarians looking to strengthen their skills through mentorship, while also offering experienced DVMs opportunities for autonomy and continued professional growth.

Compensation & Benefits

The position offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:

  • $140,000 – $190,000 annual base salary

  • Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual

  • Medical insurance

  • Dental insurance

  • Vision insurance

  • 401(k) retirement plan with employer match

  • Annual continuing education allowance

  • Dedicated paid continuing education days

  • Maternity leave

  • Telemedicine access

  • Long-term disability insurance

  • Short-term disability insurance

  • Company-paid professional liability coverage

  • Structured veterinary mentorship

  • Leadership development pathways

  • Access to experienced veterinary colleagues

  • Continued professional development opportunities

  • Opportunities to expand diagnostic, medical, and surgical skills

  • Broader veterinary collaboration and clinical resources

  • Clinical autonomy within a supportive environment

Apply Today

This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian seeking a Veterinarian job in Laguna Niguel, California, offering a $140,000 – $190,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, comprehensive benefits, mentorship, and exposure to a diverse medical and surgical caseload.

Veterinarians interested in a small animal DVM position in Orange County with opportunities across preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, surgery, urgent care, and complex case management are encouraged to apply.

Contact:
Matt Doyle – Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com