Associate Veterinarian – Citrus Heights, CA | Up to $180k + Bonus | No Negative Accrual

Why this role stands out

Looking for a well-established hospital where you can build lasting client relationships while practising high-quality medicine?

Join a thriving small animal practice offering:

• $155,000–$180,000 base salary
• No negative accrual
• Generous sign-on bonus
• Relocation assistance
• Flexible scheduling and excellent work-life balance

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital serving the local community for over 15 years
• Loyal client base with an excellent local reputation
• Full-service practice offering comprehensive preventative and medical care
• Strong focus on wellness, internal medicine, dentistry and surgery
• Experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and support staff
• Collaborative culture with strong 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
• Internal medicine
• Soft tissue surgery and dentistry
• Client education and preventative healthcare
• Collaborative case management alongside an experienced veterinary team

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• Veterinarians with strong surgical and dental skills
• Team-oriented clinicians who value collaboration
• Veterinarians seeking long-term career development

Salary & Benefits

• $155,000–$180,000 base salary
• No negative accrual
• Sign-on, retention and relocation packages up to $100,000
• Health, dental & vision insurance
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k)
• CE allowance and career development support
• Paid time off and holidays
• Team member pet discounts
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Mental wellbeing resources
• Flexible scheduling
• No non-compete agreement

Location

Citrus Heights, California offers a fantastic Northern California lifestyle with excellent schools, parks and family-friendly communities. Located just outside Sacramento, you'll enjoy easy access to Lake Tahoe, Napa Valley, San Francisco and countless outdoor recreation opportunities while benefiting from a lower cost of living than many coastal California cities.

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.