Associate Veterinarian – Sacramento, CA | Up to $225k + Bonus | Urgent Care & GP Caseload

Why this role stands out

Looking for a high-earning opportunity where you can practise advanced medicine while maintaining clinical autonomy?

Join a long-established hospital offering:

• $190,000–$225,000 base salary
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000
• Flexible scheduling
• Strong medical and leadership support

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital serving the Sacramento community for over 60 years
• Comprehensive GP, urgent care and emergency caseload
• Modern, state-of-the-art facilities
• Experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and support staff
• Strong focus on high-quality medicine, surgery and dentistry
• Collaborative environment with excellent leadership support
• Clinical autonomy backed by extensive professional resources

The Role

Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Medical consultations and diagnostics
• Urgent care and emergency cases
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Client education and preventative healthcare
• Collaborative case management alongside an experienced clinical team

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• Veterinarians with strong surgical and dental skills
• Clinicians who enjoy urgent care and emergency medicine
• Team-oriented veterinarians seeking excellent earning potential

Salary & Benefits

• $190,000–$225,000 base salary
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on, retention and relocation packages up to $125,000
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• CE allowance and career development support
• Paid time off
• Team member pet discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Wellbeing resources including mental health support
• Flexible scheduling
• No non-compete agreement

Location

Sacramento, California offers an outstanding quality of life with a lower cost of living than many California cities. Enjoy a thriving food scene, professional sports, rivers, parks and easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco and the Sierra Nevada, making it an ideal location for both career growth and outdoor adventure.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
• Strong surgical and dental skills
• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
• NAVLE certification
• ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
• DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)

This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.