Veterinarian

Veterinarian Position at Marina Hills Animal Hospital

Marina Hills Animal Hospital invites you to join a supportive and dedicated team serving the beautiful Laguna Niguel community since 2002. Our mission is simple: to treat every pet like our own, partnering with clients for comprehensive small animal healthcare. The trust we have earned from our community is reflected in our excellent 4.7-star Google rating, demonstrating our commitment to quality service and communication. If you are ready to bring your passion for pet wellness, surgery, and advanced diagnostics to a practice where you can truly do your best work, this opportunity in Southern California is waiting for you. Joining our hospital means becoming part of a highly experienced team where collaboration is key. You will work alongside doctors who possess over 40 years of combined experience in small animal medicine, offering an invaluable knowledge base and mentorship opportunities. While we maintain a deeply local identity, we are supported by a commitment to your career development. This means you will have access to educational resources designed to help all teammates grow and succeed, whether you are pursuing credentialing as a technician or aiming for a leadership role. We prioritize a supportive environment where every teammate feels empowered to reach their professional goals. We pride ourselves on offering comprehensive, cutting-edge veterinary medicine, utilizing high-quality patient care and advanced technology. At Marina Hills Animal Hospital, you will be involved in complex case management spanning wellness and prevention, sophisticated testing and diagnostics, advanced care, and surgical procedures. We also offer urgent care services, ensuring you are constantly challenged and engaged across a full spectrum of small animal medicine. Our focus is always on providing the best possible veterinary medicine through high quality patient care and exceptional client communication. Located in the desirable community of Laguna Niguel, California, this area provides an incredible backdrop for your professional life. Laguna Niguel offers exceptional Southern California living, placing you near stunning coastal scenery and a wide array of recreational opportunities. Our convenient location ensures easy access to the best Orange County has to offer. You will find that establishing roots here allows for a fantastic work-life balance, giving you access to both a highly professional medical environment and the quintessential California lifestyle.

What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like

• Build lasting relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health.
• Practice your best medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards.
• Educate and empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions.
• Collaborate and grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture.

Who We're Looking For

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree.
• A valid state license and in good standing to practice.
• A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine.
• Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude.

Responsibilities and Benefits

How You're Supported

As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love.

Generous Compensation

Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual.

Total Wellbeing

Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access.

Financial Health

Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind.

Commitment to Growth

Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship.

The Power of a Network

Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests.

Peace of Mind

Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine.

About Mission Pet Health

Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world-class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper-local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com.

Driving the award-winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow. Mission Pet Health is veterinarian-led, people-focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine.

EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.