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Associate Veterinarian – Sacramento, CA
Up to $220k Bonus | No On-Call | 4-Day Week | Modern Hospital
Why this role stands out
Looking for a well-supported GP role in Sacramento without burnout?
Join a multi-doctor, state-of-the-art hospital offering:
- No on-call or overnight work
- 4-day work week
- Strong tech support collaborative team
- Salary up to $220k production bonus
The Practice
- Established small animal hospital
- Interest in exotics is welcomed and can be supported
- Multi-vet team with strong clinical experience
- Excellent technician support
- Modern equipment: digital radiology, ultrasound, in-house lab, surgical dental suites
- Varied caseload: wellness, surgery, and internal medicine
The Role
Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a diverse caseload:
- Consultations and preventative care
- Diagnostics (radiography, ultrasound, in-house lab)
- Surgery (soft tissue scope based on experience)
- Dentistry including extractions
- Case collaboration with experienced Veterinarians
Suitable for:
- Experienced Veterinarians seeking better work-life balance
- New graduates looking for mentorship and support
- Positive, supportive team culture
Salary & Benefits
- Up to $220,000 base salary production bonus
- Sign-on bonus available
- No on-call / no OOH
- 401(k) with match
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid liability insurance
- Generous PTO parental leave
- CE allowance professional development
- Career progression opportunities
- Relocation support available
Location
Sacramento, California – a lively capital city known for its relaxed lifestyle, farm-to-fork food culture, and growing opportunities in government, healthcare, and technology.
Requirements
- DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
- Eligible to work in the US
- Comfortable with general practice (support available)
- Strong communication and team approach
- DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
- NAVLE certification
- ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program) DEA, State, and USDA licenses (or ability to obtain upon hire)
This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Professional development assistance
- Relocation assistance
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- Veterinary Degree (Required)
- NAVLE (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $120,000 - $200,000