Associate Veterinarian

Valley Veterinary Clinic Red Bluff; Red Bluff (CA); On-site; USD 108,000 - 132,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4-day work week

Base salary starting at $120,000

Relocation allowance

Time off: 3 weeks vacation / 1 week? (

Paid holidays

Professional dues & coverage

Job summary

Valley Veterinary Clinic Red Bluff is seeking a compassionate DVM to join a tight-knit team in Northern California. The practice offers a 4-day work week, a pro-sal compensation model with no negative accrual, and generous relocation assistance to help you move to Red Bluff.

You'll work with a loyal client base in a well-equipped facility that supports high-quality medicine, ongoing learning, and a strong doctor-to-staff ratio so you can focus on patient care while maintaining work-life balance.

Job description

What if your salary felt like a raise — just by changing your zip code?

At Valley Veterinary Clinic, we offer competitive compensation in a region where your money genuinely goes further. In much of California, a strong DVM salary disappears into rent and loan payments. In Red Bluff, that same income can mean owning a home, paying down debt faster, and still having money left at the end of the month — all while working a 4-day week in a practice that values your well-being.

Live Well in Northern California — Without the Price Tag

Red Bluff offers the beauty and lifestyle of Northern California at a fraction of the cost. Median home prices are significantly lower than Sacramento, the Bay Area, or Southern California, giving you real purchasing power on a DVM salary.

Beyond the affordability, Red Bluff sits in a stunning outdoor playground:

• Hiking, backpacking, horseback riding, boating, and fishing at your doorstep
• Skiing within easy reach in winter
• Cultural events, concerts, and a welcoming community
• Quick access to San Francisco, Los Angeles, and beyond via nearby airports

Whether you're looking to pay off student loans faster, buy your first home, or simply stop living paycheck-to-paycheck, Red Bluff makes it possible.

About Valley Veterinary Clinic

We are an independently owned practice with a tight-knit team that genuinely enjoys working together. Our culture is built on shared values, mutual respect, and a commitment to high-quality, spectrum-of-care medicine. We have a loyal, established client base that has historically supported a 3-DVM practice — and we’re ready to grow back to that capacity. This is a real opportunity to step into a busy, thriving practice from day one.

Our well-equipped facility includes:

• Digital radiography and dental radiography
• Idexx in-house laboratory equipment
• Handheld Butterfly ultrasound
• Midmark dental unit with full anesthesia monitoring and capnography
• ezyVet electronic medical records with optional AI-assisted documentation
• We also maintain an excellent doctor-to-staff ratio, with a highly leveraged support team so you can focus on what you do best — being a great doctor.

A typical day alternates between surgery in the morning and appointments in the afternoon (or vice versa), with dedicated time for same-day urgent care, staggered wellness and sick appointments, and structured callback blocks mid-day and at close.

Who We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a compassionate, collaborative DVM who communicates well with both clients and team members. We value someone skilled, yet eager to keep learning and to help others grow.

Interested in ownership or partnership down the road? We're open to that conversation — though it's absolutely not a requirement.

Do the math:

A DVM earning $120,000 in a high-cost metro may have very little left after rent, taxes, and loan payments.

In Red Bluff, that same salary can mean owning a home, aggressively paying down student debt, and still enjoying a full life — on a 4-day work week.

What We Offer

All compensation and benefits are open to discussion and negotiation based on experience:

• Flexible schedule: 4-day work week
• Competitive compensation: Base salary starting at $120,000, pro-sal with no negative accrual (you keep what you earn, always), commensurate with experience
• Relocation allowance: We'll help you get here
• Time off: 3 weeks vacation / 1 week sick leave / paid holidays
• Professional dues & coverage: CA License, AVMA/CVMA/VIN membership dues, DEA, professional liability, and long-term disability
• Retirement: Retirement plan with employer match

Join Our Team

If you’re looking for a place where you can practice high-quality medicine, be part of a supportive team, and actually enjoy your life outside of work — we’d love to hear from you. We have the clients, the team, and the facility. We just need the right doctor.

Learn more about our practice: www.valleyvetredbluff.com