VCA Santa Margarita Animal Hospital is an AAHA-accredited practice located in the city of Rancho Santa Margarita and is known to be one of the best places to live in California. Besides being rated as one of the safest cities in the state, we are very grateful to be a part of this wonderful pet-friendly community. Our dedicated Health Care Team is committed to providing exceptional client service and superior veterinary medicine. We each display an unrivaled commitment to our clients through continuing education, technological advances in veterinary medicine and service, and most importantly, administering compassionate care to all pets entrusted to us.

VCA Santa Margarita is a 4-doctor practice and is looking to add an Associate Veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Wellness

• Innovative associate health and wellbeing department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)

• 401k retirement savings plan with company match

• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services

• Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days

• WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff

• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting

• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets

• 100% paid professional liability coverage

• 100% paid life insurance

• 100% paid short-term disability insurance

• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists