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Animal Hospital of Sebastopol
Sebastopol, CA
Veterinarian/Medical Director Opportunity
About Us
Animal Hospital of Sebastopol is seeking an experienced veterinarian to join our 5-doctor team in the heart of Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, weve built a reputation for outstanding client service, excellent medicine, and a kind, collaborative team. We treat every pet as if they were our own and are proud to care for multiple generations of pet families in our community. Our loyal clients trust us to deliver gold-standard medicine while tailoring care to each pets and clients' unique needs.
Our Culture
What makes us unique is how much we enjoy working together. People often comment on how happy we areand its true. We love consulting on cases, reviewing radiographs side-by-side, and scrubbing in together when extra hands are needed. No one practices solo here; every patient benefits from the full support of our team. Respect, kindness, and leading with learning is how we treat our patients, clients, and each other.
Were flexible on schedule (MondaySaturday, closed Sundays) and open to welcoming a future leader as our long-time medical director and partner begins to consider future plans for growing leaders at the practice.
The Team
- 5-doctor team, with 3 doctors scheduled daily
- 13 skilled support staff, including 3 RVTs (plus 3 currently in RVT programs)
- RVTs are fully utilizedblood draws, catheters, anesthesia, dental radiographs, dental cleanings, and surgical support
- Typical flow: 2 doctors on appointments, 1 doctor on urgent care/procedures (each with dedicated assistants) as well as technical staff running tech appointments.
- Call-backs shared by both doctors and trained support staff
- Incredible hospital manager with 20 years at the practice, passionate about getting team advanced training
- Strong referral relationships (orthopedic, soft tissue surgery, oncology, neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, dentistry, and 24/7 ER)collaborative and responsive, with quick turnaround for our patients
The Facility & Equipment
- Bright, natural light throughout (windows skylights), kennel floors are heated
- 4 exam rooms, surgery suite, dedicated dental table, isolation ward, and staff break room
- Digital radiology and digital dental
- Full in-house lab, IDEXX, ultrasound, anesthesia monitoring
- Early stages of an exciting hospital expansion
Our Services
- Small animal exotics general practice and urgent care/walk-ins
- Surgery: soft tissue, foreign body, amputations, dentistry, enucleations, splenectomy, c-section, cystotomy, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and more
- Low-stress handling alwayspremedication and accommodations are prioritized (while not formally Fear Free certified)
- No convenience euthanasia, declawing, or ear crops
- Exotics: rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, ferrets, reptiles, chickens, ducks (no other birds)
The Community
Sebastopol is nestled in the heart of Sonoma Countywine country with a charming small-town, artsy vibe. The climate is mild year-round, perfect for enjoying all the area has to offer: hiking in the redwoods, cycling, farm-to-table dining, world-class wineries, and the ocean just 20 minutes away. With Santa Rosa Airport nearby and San Francisco just about an hours drive, youll have easy access to it all.
Compensation & Benefits
Were a high-performing, efficient team that still makes work fun. We offer flexible compensation aligned with production, so you can balance salary and bonuses in a way that works for you.
- Competitive base production
- Sign-on bonus
- PTO CE allowance (with additional PTO for CE)
- Flexible schedule with rotating Saturdays (8 am2 pm, paid as full shift); closed Sundays
- Pet care discounts
- Medical, dental, vision, and parental leave
- 401k retirement plans
Next Steps
If youre looking for a supportive, kind, and high-performing veterinary team, wed love to meet you. Apply today to bring your skills and compassion to Animal Hospital of Sebastopol.
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