Associate veterinarian- Join our team and grow with us

The Wildlife Society; Folsom (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

2 weeks vacation

Health insurance (full premium paid)

401K

CE allowance

Professional liability insurance

Dues

Licenses

Uniform

Personal pet care

Job summary

The Wildlife Society in Folsom, CA is seeking an associate veterinarian to join a busy 7-doctor small animal practice. You will perform routine surgeries, manage medical cases, and maintain excellent client communication in a team-focused setting.

We offer a 4-day week totaling 32 hours with a base salary starting at $125,000, potentially rising to $180,000 with 20% production. California license and veterinary credentialing are required for this role.

Qualifications

• Must hold a California veterinary license in good standing.
• 2–3 years of small animal clinical experience; new graduates considered if confident.
• Excellent medical and surgical skills with client communication.
• Able to perform routine surgery and dental procedures.
• Team player in a fast-paced environment; willing to learn advanced techniques.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgery and dental procedures.
• Provide medical management of cases with strong client communication.
• Collaborate with RVTs, CSR's, and assistants.
• Participate in in-house diagnostics and treatments.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and customer service.

Skills

Communication skills

Team player

Surgical skills

Willing to learn advanced techniques

Brachycephalics interest

Education

DVM / Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

California veterinary license (in good standing)

Tools

IDEXX lab equipment

In-house diagnostic tools

Dental equipment

Job description

About us:

Associate veterinarian needed for our busy, growing 7 doctor small animal practice. We are privately owned and operated. Our loyal clients expect a compassionate and comfortable experience matched with veterinarians who have superior communication skills. We enjoy convenient access to local specialists and emergency care which helps us provide advanced care opportunities and good case outcomes. Our dedicated team includes a well rounded group of RVT’s, CSR’s, and assistants managed by a dedicated practic e manager who all strive for truly stellar customer service. We have a n in - house rotation of a veterinary cardiologist, veterinary radiologist and veterinary surgeon who assist us on our cases.

Prime Location:

We are fortunate to be in Folsom, California where the American River feeds Folsom Lake and we look up to the Sierra Foothills with endless outdoor opportunities, yet only 90 minutes from the Bay Area and San Fransisco. This is a great place to raise a family with good schools, safe parks and loads of recreational opportunities.

State-of-the-art equipment:

Our beautiful 8,000 sq.ft. facility consists of 10 exam rooms, ultrasound, digital XR, digital dental XR, full in-house IDEXX lab, CO2 laser, electrocautery, tonometry, diamond burr and more.

What we would like from you:

Our ideal associate would be a team player, thrive in a fast-paced environment, able to perform routine surgery/dental procedures, willing to learn advanced surgical techniques, and desire to provide superior medical management of cases. Special interest in brachycephalics is beneficial.

What we offer:

We strive to offer a good balance between work and home with 4 days per week totaling 32 scheduled hours.

Base salary would start at $125,000 but upwards of $180,000 can be earned with 20% production for the eager practitioner, no negative accrual.

Benefits include:

• 2 weeks vacation
• Health insurance (full premium paid)
• 401K
• CE allowance
• Professional liability insurance
• Dues
• Licenses
• Uniform
• Personal pet care

Small Animal Veterinarian with 2-3 years of experience, new graduate considered if very confident. You should hold a California veterinary license in good standing. You should appreciate being a part of compassionate, inclusive team which collaborates on cases and supports each other’s interests. You should possess excellent medical and surgical skills yet desire to improve and refine those skills to provide excellent patient care and client communication.