Associate Veterinarian

Location: Sacramento, CA | Job Type: Permanent | Base Salary: $160,000 - $220,000

Consultant - Olivia Rautiainen

Telephone: (310) 356 7550
| Email: olivia@atlasconsultancygroup.com

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Job Description

Build your own caseload in a well-equipped practice where you have the freedom to make clinical decisions, access to experienced colleagues and visiting specialists, and the time to provide thorough, relationship-focused care. This is a full-service practice providing preventive care, surgery, dentistry, diagnostics, urgent care, internal medicine, and end-of-life care for dogs and cats.

The hospital places a strong emphasis on continuity of care, with 40-minute appointments that allow veterinarians to build lasting client relationships and deliver thoughtful, personalized treatment plans rather than rushing through consultations. The veterinary team includes four full-time doctors with interests spanning surgery, emergency medicine, dermatology, ophthalmology, cardiology, behavior, and internal medicine. New graduates are supported through a structured four-month mentorship program, while experienced veterinarians benefit from the freedom to practice without production targets, quotas, or negative accrual.

The practice is backed by an established independent veterinary group with more than 50 years of experience operating hospitals across the Sacramento region. The hospital is equipped with modern diagnostic technology and is supported by a network of board-certified specialists. Radiographs are reviewed by veterinary radiologists, while mobile specialists regularly provide advanced surgical procedures, cardiology consultations, ultrasound, endoscopy, and minimally invasive surgery. During normal business hours, the team also sees urgent care cases, creating a varied caseload without the demands of overnight emergency work.

The schedule offers a genuine work-life balance with weekday hours only and no weekend commitments, allowing veterinarians to enjoy a consistent routine while working alongside an experienced and collaborative support team.

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position in a well-established small animal hospital
Monday to Friday schedule with no weekend shifts
Four-doctor team with a broad range of clinical interests and collaborative case discussions
40-minute appointments that prioritize quality medicine and client relationships
Structured four-month mentorship program for new graduates
Visiting board-certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, radiology, and internal medicine
Advanced diagnostics including digital imaging, ultrasound support, and minimally invasive procedures
Urgent care cases during regular opening hours alongside preventive and general practice medicine
Clinical autonomy with no production targets or negative accrual
Backed by an experienced independent veterinary organization with a long-standing reputation in the region

DVM or equivalent degree with eligibility to practice in California
New graduates and experienced veterinarians are both encouraged to apply
Comfortable managing general practice appointments and developing clinical confidence
Enjoys working collaboratively within a supportive veterinary team
Committed to providing high-quality, compassionate patient care
Strong communication skills with clients and colleagues
Interested in continued learning and professional development

Salary of $160,000 to $220,000
Sign-on bonus of up to $10,000
Relocation assistance of up to $10,000
Three weeks of paid time off plus one week of CE leave
Annual continuing education allowance
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Chiropractic and acupuncture coverage
Professional liability insurance
VIN membership and professional license fees covered
Pet insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match

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