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Relief Veterinarian

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Murrieta, CA
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Provides temporary or locum veterinary radiology coverage at a 24-hour, multi-specialty hospital. Delivers advanced diagnostic imaging services, collaborates with specialty and emergency veterinary teams, and supports high-quality patient care through flexible or short-term assignments.
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Relief/Locum Veterinary Radiologist – VCA California Veterinary Specialists – Murrieta, CA

VCA California Veterinary Specialists – Murrieta is seeking a Board-Certified or Residency-Trained Veterinary Radiologist for relief/locum coverage at our well-established, multi-specialty and 24-hour emergency veterinary hospital in beautiful Southern California.

We are looking for an experienced and compassionate radiologist interested in providing temporary, relief, or locum tenens services to support our specialty and emergency teams.


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 Opportunity

As a Relief/Locum Veterinary Radiologist, 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!

Compensation

Relief/locum compensation is $2,600 per shift 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.

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