Part-Time Associate Veterinarian – 1 Day/Week
PetWellClinic – Lake Forest, CA
LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED

Position Overview
PetWellClinic Lake Forest is seeking a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian to join our team for one day per week.

This position is ideal for a veterinarian looking for a predictable, focused clinical schedule while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.

PetWellClinic is a walk-in veterinary clinic providing accessible, high-quality care for dogs and cats. Our model allows veterinarians to focus on patient care and client relationships without many of the demands associated with traditional full-service hospitals.

What Makes This Opportunity Different
At PetWellClinic, we believe veterinarians should be able to practice meaningful medicine without sacrificing their personal lives.

This position offers:

One scheduled day per week
Predictable hours
Maximum 8-hour shifts
No on-call responsibilities
No surgeries
No overnight hospitalization
No emergency shifts
No inpatient caseload
A supportive clinical environment
The ability to leave work at work
A focused scope of practice centered on dogs and cats
Our clinics open at 11:00 a.m., giving you your mornings back. When your scheduled shift is finished, your workday is finished.

About the Role
As a Part-Time Associate Veterinarian, you will provide compassionate, high-quality care to canine and feline patients, including:

Wellness and preventive care
Vaccinations
Physical examinations
Diagnosis and treatment of common illnesses and minor conditions
Management of chronic conditions
Client education and communication
Discussing findings, treatment options, costs, and follow-up plans with pet owners
Maintaining complete and accurate medical records
Recognizing cases that require referral to a full-service or specialty hospital
Building lasting relationships with pets and their families
Our walk-in model provides variety throughout the day while allowing you to practice medicine within a clearly defined scope.

A Sustainable Way to Practice
PetWellClinic offers a different approach to small-animal medicine.

If you are looking for a clinical role without the demands of surgery, emergency medicine, overnight hospitalization, or on-call responsibilities, this may be a good fit.

You can focus on examining patients, solving medical problems, providing preventive care, and helping pet owners make informed decisions for their pets.

Patients requiring surgery, hospitalization, emergency care, or services outside our scope are referred to appropriate veterinary hospitals or specialists.

Qualifications
Required:

DVM or VMD degree from an accredited veterinary school
Current California veterinary license or eligibility for California licensure
Sound clinical judgment
Strong communication and client-service skills
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, walk-in clinical environment
Compassionate, professional, and team-oriented approach to patient care
Preferred:

Previous small-animal general practice experience
Experience in a walk-in, urgent-care, or outpatient veterinary setting
Interest in developing long-term relationships with patients, clients, and the local community

Why Join PetWellClinic Lake Forest?
PetWellClinic Lake Forest provides veterinarians with the opportunity to practice meaningful medicine in a setting designed around accessibility, convenience, and quality patient care.

You will be part of a locally owned clinic serving the Lake Forest and surrounding Orange County communities.

Whether you are an experienced veterinarian looking for a more sustainable schedule, a parent seeking greater predictability, approaching retirement, working another veterinary position, or simply looking for a one-day-per-week clinical role, we would love to hear from you.

Join Our Team
If you are looking for a veterinary position that values both excellent medicine and a healthy personal life, we would love to connect with you.

Apply today or start a conversation with the PetWellClinic Lake Forest team.

PetWellClinic Lake Forest

22681 Lake Forest Dr A1-B

Lake Forest, CA 92630

949-771-7090

lakeforest@petwellclinic.com