VCA California Veterinary Specialists Murrieta is seeking a relief/locum veterinarian or individual who has completed internship training to join our team.
VCA California Veterinary Specialists (CVS) is a referral specialty and emergency practice hospital with 3 locations, one each in San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties.
Within our hospitals, we have specialists in emergency, surgery, internal medicine, medical and radiation oncology, radiology, dentistry, and dermatology. We are also a teaching institution with active residency programs (ER/CC and surgery) and a popular rotating internship program. We take pride in our cohesive, collaborative work environment and look forward to adding another full time Emergency Veterinarian to grow with us.
Our Riverside County hospital is located in Murrieta, one of Southern California’s fastest growing places thanks to a mild inland climate and its proximity to San Diego County.
Outdoor enthusiasts will enjoy the area’s nearly 40 parks, including the 165 acre Cole Canyon Park, a nature preserve, and 46 acres Los Alamos Hills Sports Park. In addition, Murrieta is less than eight miles away from neighboring Temecula, which is home to more than 30 wineries.
As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth. Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:
• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.
• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.
• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.
• Robust Clinical Studies program.
• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.
This opportunity is exclusively for relief/locum coverage and is not a permanent full-time position. We welcome candidates interested in flexible scheduling, periodic coverage, or short-term assignments based on hospital needs and physician availability.
About the OpportunityAs a Relief/Locum Veterinarian, you will have the opportunity to work alongside our experienced specialists, emergency veterinarians, and dedicated support team in a collaborative, multi-specialty environment.
We are seeking a radiologist who can provide high-quality diagnostic imaging services while supporting our hospital's commitment to exceptional patient care.
This opportunity offers:
- Flexible relief/locum scheduling based on mutual availability and hospital needs.
- Opportunities for periodic or short-term coverage.
- Collaboration with an established team of specialty and emergency veterinarians.
- A supportive environment with experienced veterinary technicians and assistants.
- The opportunity to practice advanced veterinary medicine without the commitment of a permanent full-time position.
Whether you are looking to supplement your current schedule, provide occasional relief coverage, or explore locum tenens opportunities in Southern California, we would love to connect with you!
CompensationRelief/locum compensation is $250 per ultrasound based on qualifications, experience, coverage requirements, and mutually agreed-upon scheduling arrangements.
f you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log in to Workday and click the Jobs Hub app, or search for "Browse Jobs".
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement, please see our career page at vcacareers.com
If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!
The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.
If you are a current associate, you need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.
Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development).We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com.Skills Required
- Veterinarian qualified to provide relief or locum coverage
- Completed internship training
- Ability to provide high-quality veterinary diagnostic imaging services as a radiologist
What We Do
A leader in veterinary care, VCA Animal Hospitals is a family of hometown animal hospitals dedicated to positively impacting pets, people, and communities. They provide world-class medicine and hometown care to more than four million pets each year, offering a range of services from primary and urgent care to specialty and emergency medicine. VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands.
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