Associate Veterinarian

Veterinarian - GP Capistrano Beach, California


Description

Position at Estrella Veterinary Hospital

 
 
Associate Veterinarian 
Full Time  
Estrella Veterinarian Hospital  
  
About You  
You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong. 
 
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll work on a diverse case mix alongside industry-leading teams and a connected community of pet care providers. In our supportive environment, you can continue to develop skills that you can leverage alongside your passion to provide continuity of care for the pets you love. 
  
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual. 
  
Experience & Skills Requirements 
  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required. 
  • State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date. 
  • Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible. 
  
About The Hospital 
Estrella Veterinary Hospital, a successful and beautiful 4 doctor, small animal practice is looking for a full-time Veterinarian with goal to transition to full-time. 
  
Work next to the beach in an outstanding, well-established practice with high-quality medicine and exceptional doctors and staff. Business is growing rapidly, and we are looking to fill the position immediately. We are seeking a motivated individual with excellent medical skills, and a great "bedside manner".  
  
Estrella Veterinary Hospital is a full-service veterinary medical facility. The professional and courteous staff at Estrella Veterinary Hospital seeks to provide the best possible medical, surgical, and dental care for their highly valued patients. 
  
  
We are proud to be Fear-Free® certified. 
  
We are open Monday to Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm 
   
Serving Capistrano Beach, San Clemente, Dana Point, San Juan Capistrano, Laguna Niguel, and Aliso Viejo. 
  
Capistrano Beach is a beautiful coastal neighborhood in the city of Dana Point in Orange County, California.  A vacation destination, experience parks, beach, dining, surfing, and so much more! 
  
  
Provide your best care as a Thrive Pet Healthcare veterinarian. 
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, you’ll care for a pet’s whole life, foster strong human-animal bonds and connect with your local community — all while backed by our coast-to-coast support. Thrive’s full operational support, innovative technology, and advanced training allow you to focus on providing exceptional care for pets’ health and well-being. We'll meet you where you are and invest in your growth as a professional and leader. 
 
The success of your patients’ care matters to you, and your success matters to us. Our progressive compensation model includes competitive base salaries with production compensation opportunities. Plus, no negative accrual. 
  
Benefits – our care in action 
Thrive offers a suite of benefits to support team members’ emotional, physical, professional, and financial wellbeing. In addition to our health and life insurance, and short- and long- term disability plans, we offer eligible team members:  
  • Competitive compensation 
  • Comprehensive health benefits  
  • Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health  
  • Paid parental and purr-ental leave  
  • Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care  
  • Personalized care for every family-forming journey  
  • 401(k) match  
  • Pet perks and veterinary service discounts  
  • Student loan management tools and assistance 
Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey. 
 
Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more  
  
To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at [email protected]. 
  
Compensation negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $140,000/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location. 
  
About Thrive 
Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.   
We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.    
We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.   
Join us where #WeThriveTogether. We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support. 
At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.