Customize your Veterinary Career - Flexi-time Associate Veterinarian

California Veterinary Medical Association; California; On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation stipend

Flexible schedule

Health, Life and Dental Insurance

401k with 4% match

5 weeks paid vacation

2 weeks PAID MATERNITY LEAVE

Holiday pay

3 days paid CE time off

CE stipend

Uniform allowance

Paid Dues and licenses

Employee Discount

Job summary

California Veterinary Medical Association is seeking a Veterinarian for a tailor-made, flexible schedule practice in California. Work a 4-day week with a minimum base pay of $150,000 and shifts planned 5 days every two weeks, chosen in advance.

We offer substantial compensation ranging from $180,000 to $215,000 base, relocation stipend, and a comprehensive benefits package. This role emphasizes a positive culture, professional growth, and work-life balance in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree required.
• Open to new grads or experienced veterinarians.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients and staff.

Responsibilities

• Provide high-quality companion animal care.
• Develop relationships with clients and patients.
• Lead and collaborate with the veterinary team to grow the practice.

Skills

Client relationships

Communication

Team collaboration

Shift flexibility

Education

DVM or equivalent

Job description

Want to be excited to come to work? Want to choose the shifts you work? Want to put more LIFE into your work life balance?

We are a growth-minded, independent, client-focused companion animal veterinary practice with the team, equipment and resources in place to allow you to thrive. Let’s grow together!

Your Opportunity:

This is a unique, tailor-made position specifically designed to YOUR specifications.

Pay: $150,000 minimum base (for 4 day week)

Shifts: Work a minimum 5 days every 2 weeks. As long as they are scheduled in advance YOU PICK the days and hours you work!!

Our People:

We prioritize and invest in the wellbeing of our team members. If you don't look forward to coming into work, what's the point? We will proactively find ways for you to do more of what you enjoy and less (or none!) of what you don't.

We provide a positive, motivational, supportive work environment for our staff. We are a family. We encourage continuing education for both professional and personal growth, health and wellbeing. This creates an environment where we are excited to come to work, dedicated to our mission, and set up to succeed.

We are a team of veterinary professionals, who practice with integrity. We maintain honesty and transparency in everything we do and for this, our clients trust and respect us.

We have a support staff of exceptionally efficient, fun and capable animal lovers. RVT’s (5), VA's (4) and CSR's (6) that allow our doctors to focus on what they love and are good at. Our Practice Manager is the cheerleader of our team. Their primary focus is preventing drama, solving problems and being the biggest supporter of our work family.

Our team of Doctor's are experienced, collaborative and supportive. We don't take ourselves too seriously, we love what we do and we are all continually learning from each other.

• Dr Hayden Webster is a 2006 Massey University (New Zealand) grad. His wife, Alicia is a 2008 Western University grad and they have 3 little boys that keep them busy.
• Dr Courtney Starr is a 2022 UC Davis grad
• Dr Beth Klapstein is a
• Dr Deborah Cousyn is a

We hold ourselves accountable to the highest standards, exceeding best practice guidelines and providing comprehensive care with excellence. We spend time with our clients to ensure they can make informed decisions. We are busy, productive and have an unmatched local reputation.

We have 2 hour unscheduled lunch breaks

No really! Take your lunch and/or catch up on records. We don't take walk-ins. Most appointments are 30mins, some routines are 20mins.

Our Home:

Lockeford.... We are 30 minutes south of Sacramento and an hour from the Bay Area but we are also in the heart of wine, cherry and almond country. Live in town, commute from the city or buy an orchard or horse property and live the country life.Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa and San Francisco are all an easy day trip away! World class hiking, camping, fishing/boating, skiing is on your back doorstep!

Bring your skills, passion and bright personality to our corner of sunny northern CA!

Compensation and Benefits Package

• $180,000-$215,000 Base salary (based on a 4 days work week)
• Relocation stipend
• Flexible schedule
• No after hours emergency work
• Health, Life and Dental Insurance
• 401k with 4% match
• 5 weeks paid vacation
• 2 weeks PAID MATERNITY LEAVE
• Holiday pay
• 3 days paid CE time off
• CE stipend
• Uniform allowance; Paid Dues and licenses
• Employee Discount

• What are we looking for?

  • Contribute to the positive culture of our practice
  • Build relationships with our clients
  • Communicate effectively and help continue the growth of our practice.
  • We are looking for someone, first and foremost that will exceed our client’s expectations and treat staff the way they deserve to be treated.
  • New Grads or experienced doctors welcome.
  • Come to work excited to be there with a positive attitude and lead by example

  Ready to upgrade your work environment and be excited to go to work again? Let's share a meal and find out how we can help!