Sobre este puesto de Veterinary Surgeon en Veritas Veterinary Partners
World Class Medicine.
Purpose-Driven Partnership.
Veritas Veterinary Partners offer exciting career opportunities in state-of-the-art facilities across the U.S. Our hospitals are staffed by board-certified specialists, create a collaborative environment where you can work alongside like-minded, caring professionals. If you're passionate about veterinary medicine, this is your chance to thrive in a dynamic, high-quality setting.
At Veritas Veterinary Partners, our mission is to build a network of trust and opportunity for veterinary professionals nationwide. We specialize in supporting Specialty and Emergency care hospitals, aligning with your unique goals and medical standards. Veritas, founded by Thomas Scavelli, DVM, DACVS, is dedicated to recruiting top-tier talent and fostering collaboration within our community. With a focus on exceptional care, we bring together highly trained veterinarians, technicians, and teammates committed to our patients’ well-being.
We believe in Truth in Medicine and Trust in Partnerships, ensuring we always provide the highest standard of care. Come join us and make a meaningful impact on the community you serve.
Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County - VSSOC
Veterinary Surgeon
Who We Are
Since 1990, Veterinary Surgical Specialists of Orange County (VSSOC) has been at the forefront of veterinary surgical medicine, successfully treating thousands of beloved pets and earning the trust of referring veterinarians across Southern California. Our board-certified surgeons serve the community 7 days a week, bringing nearly 70 years of combined experience to every case, performing the most progressive and sophisticated procedures using state-of-the-art equipment and minimally invasive techniques. Our surgeons are skilled across the full spectrum of advanced specialties — including orthopedic, soft tissue, reconstructive, neurological, oncological, and cardiothoracic surgery — ensuring that even the most complex cases receive expert, compassionate care.
As one of the first specialty practices in the nation to earn the Accredited Referral Practice designation from the American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA), we are held to exceptionally high standards across more than 900 aspects of our practice — a distinction that reflects our unwavering commitment to clinical excellence and patient safety. We recently celebrated a landmark milestone: the opening of our brand-new, 10,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art Surgery Center, purpose-built to support the next generation of advanced surgical care. Featuring cutting-edge surgical suites, the latest diagnostic and imaging technology, and dedicated spaces designed for precision and efficiency, this facility is a testament to our investment in both our patients and our team.
Our mission is to deliver timely, expert solutions to the challenges faced by our patients, clients, and collaborative team. Trained at some of the most prestigious veterinary teaching hospitals in the country, our surgeons are recognized leaders in the field — and our commitment to progressive techniques and compassionate care has established VSSOC as one of the most highly skilled board-certified surgical teams in Southern California.
Culture is at the heart of everything we do. We are a tight-knit, collegial group of medical professionals who hold each other to the highest standard while supporting one another every step of the way. In addition to our four boarded Veterinary Surgeons, we offer emergency and specialty services including Critical Care, Internal Medicine, and Nephrology. We collaborate closely with specialists next door in Dermatology, Cardiology, Ophthalmology, Dentistry, Oncology, Neurology, and Imaging.
We serve Orange County and greater Southern California — and life here is genuinely exceptional. Orange County offers one of the most enviable lifestyles in the country: 280+ days of sunshine, miles of stunning coastline from Laguna Beach to Newport, and a thriving food and arts scene that rivals any major city. Whether you’re exploring world-class restaurants and boutique wineries, hiking through the Santa Ana Mountains, surfing at dawn, or taking the family to Disneyland on a Tuesday, OC delivers an unmatched quality of life. Top-rated schools, safe and beautiful communities, and easy access to both Los Angeles and San Diego round out a place that’s hard to leave — and even harder to stop loving. This isn’t just a great place to work; it’s a great place to build a life.
How You’ll Make a Difference
As a Veterinary Surgeon at VSSOC, you will operate within technologically sophisticated surgical suites equipped with the most advanced tools available. Our breadth of services ensures continuous exposure to uncommon and complex cases — empowering you to deepen your expertise, lean into your clinical interests, and deliver the highest standard of care.
Ideal Candidate
Our caseload spans complex soft tissue, orthopedic, and specialty surgical procedures, supported by a full critical care team, advanced imaging, and a collaborative, experienced clinical staff. You thrive in a fast-paced environment, welcome a high-volume and varied caseload, and bring a genuine passion for collaboration, community, and contributing to a culture we are all proud of.
Schedule
Full-time | 4-Day Work Week, including a weekend day
On-call responsibilities are shared equitably among the surgical team.
Benefits & Compensation
We invest in our people. Our comprehensive package includes:
- Base salary for a Veterinary Surgeon has a start range of $275-$325 K
- 25% production
- Sign-on and relocation bonus
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
- Paid parental leave
- Medical, vision, and dental plan options
- Mental health support through Talkspace
- Continuing education allowance with dedicated CE PTO
- Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees
- 401(k) retirement plan with company match
- Basic life insurance and additional voluntary insurance options
If you are a passionate, driven surgeon looking for a place to thrive — we want to hear from you.
Reach out to learn more about life at VSSOC and what this opportunity could look like for you.
Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with the requirements of all applicable federal, state and local laws, we welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status or any other legally protected status. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. All current positions require the ability to speak, read, and write English proficiently. Additional fluency in other languages is preferred but not required.
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