Welcome to Destination Pet. We are One Pack- a united team working together to elevate the love and lives of pet families. Our pet-obsessed professionals create a connected care network of trustworthy partners who bring creative innovation every day. We are revolutionizing the pet industry. Join us!

We’re Looking for an experienced Associate Veterinarian to join our dedicated team at Ortega Animal Care Center in Fall 2025!

Conveniently located in San Juan Capistrano, Ortega Animal Care Center has been providing full-service, quality care to not just the immediate community, but throughout Ladera Ranch, San Clemente, Dana Point, Mission Viejo and the greater Orange County area! We provide a wide array of services from wellness and preventative care, surgeries and dentistry to pet boarding and grooming! We welcome all types of pets, too - Dogs, cats, rabbits and pocket pets!

Our passionate team strives to deliver the highest quality care, respect and love for both our pet parents and their pets!

If you're looking to join a thriving practice with a collaborative and exciting team, we would love to hear from you!

What You’ll Love About Destination Pet:

✅ Competitive Compensation: $150,000-$180,000/year base + pro-sal

✅ Relocation Assistance – Let’s make your move easy!

✅ No Non-Compete Clause – Your future, your choice!

✅ No Negative Accrual & No Deficits – We invest in your success

✅ Sign-On Bonus – We can’t wait to welcome you!

✅ 4 Weeks PTO – Work-life balance matters

✅ 401(k) with 5% Company Match – Secure your future

✅ Low-Cost Health, Vision & Dental Insurance– For you & your family

✅ Uncapped Student Loan Reimbursement – Because we support your journey

✅ $3,000 Annual CE Allowance + 5 Days CE PTO – Keep growing with us

✅ 24/7 Mental Health Support via Telemedicine – Because your well-being matters

✅ Opportunities for Career Growth & Leadership

✅ A True Team-Based, One Pack Culture – Collaboration is at our core

✅ Discretionary Spending to Support Pet Parents in Need

✅ Resources to Pursue Passion Projects That Align With Your Values

If you’re looking for a dynamic, supportive team in a beautiful location, we’d love to meet you. Apply today for confidential consideration, and let’s start this exciting journey together!

Destination Pet LLC affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, age, disability or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Equal Opportunity Employer Minorities/Women/Veterans/Disabled.
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At Destination Pet, we're all about creating a workplace that's bursting with diversity and inclusivity. We don't play favorites or judge folks based on skin color, religion, gender, age, disability, or any other protected characteristics. Our hiring decisions are solely based on what you can bring to the team. So, we're throwing the door wide open for all like-minded candidates who believe in celebrating and honoring diversity and inclusion. Ready to join our pack?