Job ID - 62631
Associate Veterinarian
Location: Sacramento, CA | Job Type: Permanent | Base Salary: $160,000 - $180,000
Consultant - Olivia Rautiainen
Telephone: (310) 356 7550 | Email: olivia@atlasconsultancygroup.com
Job Description
We’re excited to represent a progressive, privately owned small animal hospital in East Sacramento seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their growing team.
Established in 2019 and recently expanded into a modern 10,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility, this hospital offers an excellent environment to practice high-quality medicine.
The hospital is designed with advanced facilities, including two fully equipped surgery suites, a dedicated dental suite, and an in-house pharmacy. The caseload is focused on small animal patients, with time built into the schedule to ensure thorough case work-ups and strong client communication. A strong doctor-to-technician ratio ensures you’ll be supported every step of the way.
Currently home to two experienced doctors with a third joining soon, the team is collaborative and committed to providing excellent medical care in a supportive environment. A structured schedule allows for quality medicine without burnout: 40-minute appointment slots, built-in two-hour lunch breaks, and urgent care cases integrated without overloading your day.
This role is ideal for a veterinarian who thrives in a supportive, high-quality clinical environment with time to focus on patient care and client communication.
- Modern, 10,000 sq. ft. purpose-built facility with advanced surgical suites
- Small animal-only caseload with varied, complex cases
- 40-minute appointments and a controlled daily caseload (10–14 per day)
- 4 x 10-hour shifts with a built-in two-hour lunch break
- 2–3 surgeries per day on rotation, plus structured urgent care slots
- Privately owned, veterinarian-led hospital
- Strong support team with a high doctor-to-technician ratio
- DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
- You hold (or are eligible for) a licensure in California
- Interested in practicing high-quality, client-focused medicine
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Open to collaboration and ongoing professional development
- Base salary is experience-dependent with a 20% production model (no negative accrual)
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance (with additional monthly health contribution)
- 401k with 4% match after one year
- 3 weeks PTO + 1 week CE leave
- CE allowance from $1,200 (negotiable) plus paid CE days
- Sign-on bonus
- Career development opportunities within a supportive hospital group
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