Associate veterinarian- Join our team and grow with us!

Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education; 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

We are seeking a small animal veterinarian for our busy 7-doctor practice in Folsom, California. The ideal candidate will perform routine surgeries and dental procedures, collaborate with a dedicated team, and maintain high standards of client communication.

We offer 4 days per week (32 hours), a competitive base salary with production upside, comprehensive benefits, and a supportive work environment that values work-life balance and professional growth.

Qualifications

• California veterinary license in good standing.
• 2–3 years of small animal practice experience; new graduates considered if very confident.
• Ability to perform routine surgery and dental procedures; willingness to learn advanced techniques.
• Excellent client communication and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine surgeries and dental procedures for small animals.
• Provide medical management and case communication with clients.
• Collaborate with RVTs, CSRs, and assistants to ensure quality care.

Skills

Medical and surgical skills

Client communication

Team player

Willingness to learn advanced surgical

Education

California veterinary license

Tools

Ultrasound

Digital radiography

In-house IDEXX lab

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 practice manager who all strive for truly stellar customer service. We have an 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.