Build your career in a hospital where advanced medicine, specialist collaboration, and genuine work life balance come together.
Small animal veterinary hospital in Citrus Heights, CA seeking an Associate Veterinarian.
This well established companion animal hospital is part of a respected, family owned group that has served the Greater Sacramento area for more than 50 years. The practice is equipped to provide almost all patient care in house, allowing veterinarians to follow cases from routine wellness through surgery and advanced diagnostics while building lasting relationships with clients and their pets.
The hospital is home to a collaborative team of three experienced veterinarians with interests spanning internal medicine, surgery, dentistry, diagnostic imaging, emergency medicine, cardiology, and preventative care. Doctors are supported by an experienced nursing team and have regular access to board certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, and radiology. All radiographs are reviewed by board certified radiologists, giving clinicians an additional level of support on complex cases.
Medicine here is centred on quality rather than volume. There are no weekends, no on call responsibilities, and no pressure to meet production targets. Doctors are encouraged to practice independently while having experienced colleagues available for discussion and mentorship whenever needed. The hospital also offers structured support for new graduates through a dedicated four month mentorship programme covering surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, communication, and clinical decision making.
Key Highlights (Min 7 bullet points):
- Small animal general practice with wellness, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, and preventative care
- Three doctor team with collaborative leadership and varied clinical interests
- Visiting board certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, and radiology
- All radiographs reviewed by board certified radiologists
- Fully equipped hospital with advanced diagnostic capabilities and in house pharmacy
- Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends or on call
- No production pressure, quotas, or negative accrual
- Structured four month mentorship programme for new graduates
- Opportunity to collaborate with veterinarians across an 11 hospital netwo
About You (Min 5 bullet points):
- DVM or equivalent veterinary degree
- Eligible for veterinary licensure in California
- New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to apply
- Enjoy practising collaborative, high quality medicine
- Strong communication skills and a client focused approach
- Interest in continuing to develop both medically and professionally
Benefits (Min 5 bullet points):
- Salary from $160,000 to $220,000 depending on experience
- Up to $10,000 sign on bonus
- Up to $10,000 relocation assistance
- Medical, dental and vision insurance
- Chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
- 401(k) with 4% employer match
- Three weeks paid annual leave
- One week paid continuing education leave
- Continuing education allowance
- Professional liability insurance
- DEA licence, California veterinary licence and professional memberships paid
- VIN membership
- Employee assistance programme
- Trupanion pet insurance contribution
- Employee pet care discounts
Job ID: 100374
Pay: $160,000.00 - $220,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Flexible spending account
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Referral program
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
