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Description & Requirements
Small Animal Associate Veterinarian
Yokayo Veterinary Center | Ukiah, CA
$130,000–$180,000 base up to $50,000 sign-on/relocation
4-day workweek | No after-hours | Optional weekends
Yokayo Veterinary Center is growing, and we’re excited to welcome a Small Animal Associate DVM to our supportive, community-focused practice. Whether you’re an experienced veterinarian or a recent graduate looking for mentorship and balance, this is a role where you can practice quality medicine without burning out.
Why You’ll Love Working Here (and Why Our Doctors Stay)
- Competitive compensation: $130,000–$180,000 base (DOE)
- Up to $50,000 welcome package (sign-on relocation)
- Production bonuses with realistic, achievable goals
- 4-day workweek with 8-hour shifts and a 2-hour lunch break
- No after-hours calls and optional weekends
- Medical, dental, vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous CE allowance (use it for conferences, certifications, or that skill you’ve been itching to learn)
About Yokayo Veterinary Center
At Yokayo Veterinary Center, our mission is simple: high-quality, compassionate medicine with fair pricing and a team that genuinely cares about each other.
We proudly serve the Ukiah community and stay on the leading edge of veterinary medicine—modeling best practices inspired by UC Davis—while never losing sight of the human-animal bond. Our hospital culture is collaborative, respectful, and refreshingly drama-free.
Medicine You’ll Be Excited to Practice
- General practice with advanced modalities including laser therapy, endoscopy, and cryosurgery
- Modern diagnostics & equipment:
- Digital general & dental radiography
- K-Laser therapy
- Advanced dental equipment
- Avimark EMR with remote access
- Built-in time for same-day and urgent care cases
- Strong surgical caseload available (totally optional)
A Team & Community That Have Your Back
- Supportive, experienced staff that keeps your day running smoothly
- Strong ties to the community, including:
- Rescue partnerships
- Humane Society support
- Spay/neuter outreach programs
- A workplace where collaboration > competition
Why Ukiah?
Ukiah offers the best of Northern California without the Bay Area stress.
- Redwoods, coastlines, wineries, and endless outdoor adventures
- Lower cost of living compared to much of CA
- Small-town charm with big conveniences (Costco, Walmart, festivals, farmers markets)
- Just ~2.5 hours north of San Francisco
If you’re looking for **excellent medicine, real work-life balance, and a team that values you as a person—not just a producer—**we’d love to connect.
Apply today and see why Yokayo Veterinary Center feels like home.