Description
Associate Veterinarian – Alton Main Animal Hospital
Santa Ana, California
Looking for a place to grow your veterinary career without sacrificing your sanity or your weekends? You’ve found it. At Alton Main Animal Hospital, we’re a well-established, community-loved practice with roots dating back to 1986 — and we’re ready to welcome a full-time Associate Veterinarian to our fun, compassionate, and dedicated team.
We offer the tools, autonomy, and support you need to practice your best medicine — in an environment where collaboration, respect, and a little bit of humor go a long way.
What Makes Us Different:
Flexible scheduling that supports real work-life balance
Base salary of $130,000–$180,000 + production bonus = you’re paid well and fairly
Sign-on bonus to make your move even sweeter
Modern medicine, small-town heart — we treat our clients and patients like family
A team that values your input and respects your expertise
What You’ll Be Doing:
Deliver top-tier care with advanced diagnostics and treatment options
Build trust and strong connections with clients and their beloved pets
Take part in community outreach and client education
Confidently triage and treat urgent cases
Prioritize care using SOAP templates for clarity and consistency
Promote wellness through vaccine plans, parasite prevention, and long-term health strategies
What You Bring to the Table:
A DVM (or equivalent) and a current California veterinary license in good standing
A compassionate, positive attitude and strong communication skills
Confidence in your clinical skills and a collaborative spirit
A passion for providing thoughtful, personalized patient care
Perks & Benefits You’ll Love:
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) with company match, FSA & HSA options
Company-paid short-term disability & life insurance (plus optional long-term)
Continuing Education allowance and support for professional development
Generous PTO, paid holidays, and access to an Employee Assistance Program
Staff pet discounts — because your pets deserve VIP treatment too
Who We Are:
At Alton Main Animal Hospital, we're more than just a clinic — we're a supportive, down-to-earth team that believes in making a real difference through preventive medicine, individualized care, and community connection. As a proud United Veterinary Care partner hospital, we get the best of both worlds: the freedom to be ourselves and the resources of a larger network.
✨ Ready to find joy in veterinary medicine again?
Apply today and let’s talk about how Alton Main can be the next step in your veterinary journey.