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Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals
Loomis, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/30/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/28/2026

Join us as an Associate Veterinarian at VCA Loomis Basin Veterinary Clinic and you’ll quickly discover that you’re well supported by world-class medicine, technology, facilities and a talented team. You’ll be empowered to do your best work with a team you can count on. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

Why join the team

  • Team- Join a collaborative and dynamic team of 40 doctors, 24-hour hospital offering General Practice, Emergency, and Specialty services.
  • Facilities/Technology: We recently expanded with a brand-new ICU and state-of-the-art surgery suite featuring five exam rooms, four fully-equipped surgical suites, prep and sterilization areas, and spacious pre- and post-op spaces.
  • Hands-Free Radiology: Radiologists are on-site Monday through Saturday to support our cases with expert imaging.
  • Fear-Free Approach: We are proud to have Fear Free Certified associates committed to low-stress patient care.
  • AAHA accredited
  • On-site specialists in Cardiology, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery.
  • Advanced diagnostic tools including CT, digital radiography, endoscopy, rhinoscopy, bronchoscopy, fluoroscopy, Class IV therapy laser, and more.
  • A well-supported internship program where doctors actively contribute to clinical education.
  • An exceptional support staff including licensed/unlicensed technicians, technician assistants, doctors’ assistants, and client service representatives.

Schedule

  • Hours of Operation: Mon-Sun open 24 hours

Cases

  • Cats & Dogs

Who we look for

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine or equivalent from an accredited university.
  • Maintains a current DEA license
  • Stays up to date with changes in veterinary medicine, fulfils VCA requirements for attending local VCA hosted CE, and completes a minimum of 30 hours of accredited CE per calendar year.
  • People obsessed with pets and their care
  • Dedicated experts who want to provide world-class medicine
  • Collaborators who enjoy teaching others and working as a team
  • Curious lifelong learners who want to grow and thrive for a dynamic and fulfilling career
  • Empathetic partners who develop strong client and Associate relationships built on trust

Total Rewards

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a comprehensive package, including: 

Compensation

  • The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K.
  • Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities and other relevant credentials.  Salary range listed is based on a 40 hour work week.  
  • This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs. 

Health & Well-being 

  • Innovative Associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources) 
  • 401k retirement savings plan with company match 
  • Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services 
  • Paid parental, vacation and sick leave 

Professional Development 

  • Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days 
  • WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and the care team
  • Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program 

Discover Additional Benefits Benefits | VCA (vcacareers.com)

Qualifications

  • A Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree, from an accredited university or equivalent
  • Licensure in good standing to practice in CA, or the ability to obtain
  • A commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

Learn more about the hospital [Link to hospital website]

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

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