Careers
Paws ‘n’ Claws Veterinary Hospital is a well-established family owned and operated practice looking for passionate, talented professionals to join our team. Working with us involves continuous education and evolving techniques, all in the name of delivering compassionate care to our furry patients.
Think you might be the right fit for our team? Read about our current openings and submit your resume today. We look forward to meeting you!
Open Positions
Associate Veterinarian – Southern California
Full-Time or Part-Time | Paws ‘n’ Claws Veterinary Hospital | Yorba Linda, California
Associate Veterinarian Opportunity in Southern California
You became a veterinarian for a reason. Let’s make sure you still love being one. If you’re looking for a veterinarian position in Southern California that offers mentorship, autonomy, professional growth, and a supportive team, Paws ‘n’ Claws Veterinary Hospital may be the right fit.
We’re a family-owned, privately operated veterinary hospital with 30+ years serving Yorba Linda and the surrounding Orange County community. We’re growing and looking for an associate veterinarian who wants to build a rewarding career while enjoying the Southern California lifestyle.
Build the Veterinary Career You Want
You don’t have to fit someone else’s idea of what a veterinarian should be. Whether your interests include surgery, dentistry, exotics, acupuncture, chiropractic care, or another area of veterinary medicine, we’ll support you in developing your skills and clinical interests.
You’ll have the autonomy to practice thoughtful medicine, the resources to do it well, and an experienced team behind you.
A Supportive Veterinary Team
Great medicine is easier when you don’t have to do it alone. You’ll work alongside experienced veterinarians and a skilled support team that values communication, collaboration, and helping each other succeed.
No corporate layers. No egos. No feeling like you’re on your own. Just a team committed to excellent patient care—and to helping you succeed.
Mentorship for New Graduate Veterinarians
Your first veterinary job can shape your entire career. New graduates are encouraged to apply. You’ll receive hands-on mentorship from experienced veterinarians, with support through case discussions, clinical decision-making, questions, and day-to-day patient care. You’ll have the opportunity to learn, build confidence, and develop your own approach to medicine while knowing experienced doctors are there when you need them.
Come curious. We’ll help you grow into the veterinarian you want to be.
Experienced Veterinarians Welcome
Ready for a change? If you’re leaving corporate veterinary medicine, looking for greater autonomy, or simply want a stronger team and better practice environment, we’d love to meet you. Bring your experience, ideas, and clinical interests. We’ll give you the freedom, support, and resources to put them to work.
Grow Your Career Without Giving Up Your Life
Your career matters. So does your life outside the hospital. We offer full-time and part-time veterinarian positions, continuing education, mentorship, and professional development while respecting your time away from work. Your family matters. Your pets matter. Your time matters.
What You Can Expect
- $120,000–$225,000 full-time compensation, based on experience and qualifications
- Full-time or part-time scheduling
- Medical, dental & vision insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid time off
- CE allowance and professional development
- Employee pet discounts
- Doggy daycare available on site
- Mentorship and experienced support staff
- Opportunities to develop your clinical interests
DVM/VMD from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school required. California veterinary license, DEA license, and USDA accreditation required. New graduates are encouraged to apply.
Veterinarian in Yorba Linda, California
Paws ‘n’ Claws provides comprehensive preventive, medical, urgent, and surgical care with full diagnostic and surgical capabilities. Located in Yorba Linda, California, our hospital offers the opportunity to practice veterinary medicine in a welcoming Orange County community while enjoying everything Southern California has to offer. Yorba Linda combines a beautiful community atmosphere with convenient access to beaches, entertainment, Orange County, San Diego, and Los Angeles.
Your Next Veterinary Opportunity Could Be Here
After 30+ years, we’ve learned that a great veterinary practice isn’t just about medicine. It’s about how you feel when you come to work: Supported. Respected. Challenged. Appreciated.
And, able to go home with enough energy to enjoy the rest of your life. If you’re searching for Veterinarian jobs in Southern California, we’d love to meet you. Come visit. Meet our team. See how we work. Ask questions.
Maybe your next job isn’t just a better job. Maybe it’s a better fit.
Interested?
Send your resume to hospitaladmin@pawsnclaws.com or apply through our application form.
Get to Know Paws ‘n’ Claws
Want to see what life is like at Paws ‘n’ Claws? Explore our website and follow us on social media to meet our team, see our hospital, and get a feel for our culture. Come see why Paws ‘n’ Claws is a great place to practice veterinary medicine.
Paws ‘n’ Claws Veterinary Hospital is an equal opportunity employer.
