Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian role at an established small animal GP in Citrus Heights, California, with case ownership and autonomy.

This long-established dog and cat hospital has served the surrounding area for over 15 years. The practice offers a broad range of general medicine services, including wellness care, internal medicine, dentistry, and elective soft-tissue surgery. The client base is familiar with the hospital and its approach, which creates a steady clinical rhythm and fewer surprises in the exam room.

Medicine here is grounded and hands-on. Doctors are involved in diagnostics, treatment planning, and follow-up, with surgery and dentistry built into the regular workflow rather than treated as specialty add-ons. The hospital is equipped to support efficient appointments and procedures, and expectations around care are clear and consistent across the team.

Compensation is straightforward, with no negative accrual and no non-compete language.
The support staff is experienced and reliable, allowing doctors to focus on clinical work rather than troubleshooting daily operations. Leadership is present and approachable, setting direction without micromanaging how medicine is practiced. Schedules are flexible and designed to be sustainable long term, whether you are early in your career or looking for stability in an established role.

This position will appeal to a veterinarian who values a steady GP setting, clear expectations, and a team that works together effectively without unnecessary noise.