Veterinarian

Global Veterinary Careers; Citrus Heights (CA); Presencial; USD 150.000 - 180.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

Health, dental, vision and life ins.

401(k) with company match

CE allowance and dues paid

Paid time off & holidays

Flexible full-time or part-time

Descripción de la vacante

Chattyvets in Citrus Heights, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join a practice with a strong emphasis on wellness, preventive medicine and advanced surgical care.

The role offers up to $180k base salary with a production bonus, plus relocation assistance, sign-on bonus, and a robust mentorship program to support new graduates and career development.

Formación

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent) required.
• Eligible to work in the US.
• Passion for high-quality small animal medicine.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.
• DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university.
• NAVLE certification and DEA/State/USDA licences (or ability to obtain).

Responsabilidades

• Wellness and preventive medicine for small animals.
• Medical consultations and diagnostics.
• Soft tissue surgery.
• Dentistry and dental procedures.
• Opportunity to develop orthopaedic and advanced surgical skills.
• Client education and preventative healthcare.
• Collaborative case management within a supportive team.

Conocimientos

Strong communication skills

Teamwork

Passion for high‑quality medicine

Educación

DVM / VMD (or equivalent)

AVMA‑accredited university

Descripción del empleo

Associate Veterinarian – Citrus Heights, CA | Up to $180k + Bonus | Exceptional Surgical Mentorship

Why this role stands out

Looking for a practice where you can develop your surgical skills while enjoying genuine work-life balance?

Join a progressive small animal hospital offering:

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary plus production bonus
• No negative accrual
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available

The Practice

• Established small animal hospital serving the local community
• Dogs, cats and occasional exotic animal caseload
• Strong focus on wellness and preventative medicine alongside an advanced surgical caseload
• Average of approximately 12 appointments per veterinarian per day
• Excellent 3:1 technician-to-doctor support ratio
• Modern equipment including ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography and comprehensive in-house laboratory
• Advanced surgical procedures including orthopaedic, soft tissue, reconstructive and oncologic surgery
• Supportive Medical Director providing outstanding mentorship for new graduates and career development for experienced veterinarians

The Role

Full-time or part-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied caseload including:

• Wellness and preventative medicine
• Medical consultations and diagnostics
• Soft tissue surgery
• Dentistry
• Opportunity to develop orthopaedic and advanced surgical skills
• Client education and preventative healthcare
• Collaborative case management within a supportive clinical team

Suitable for:

• Experienced Associate Veterinarians
• New graduates seeking exceptional mentorship
• Veterinarians with an interest in surgery and clinical development
• Team-oriented clinicians committed to delivering outstanding patient care

Salary & Benefits

• $150,000–$180,000 base salary
• Production bonus
• Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash bonus programme
• No negative accrual
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• CE allowance plus paid licences and professional dues
• Paid time off and holidays
• Flexible full-time or part-time scheduling
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-on bonus available
• Referral bonus programme
• Structured mentorship and career development
• Student loan assistance
• Mental health and wellbeing support

Location

Citrus Heights, California offers an outstanding Northern California lifestyle with affordable living, excellent schools and easy access to Sacramento. Enjoy nearby wineries, hiking trails, lakes and outdoor recreation, while being within two hours of both Lake Tahoe and San Francisco.

Requirements

• DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
• Eligible to work in the US
• 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)