Veterinarian

NCVMA; Red Bluff (CA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k + employer match

Health insurance

Paid time off

Flexible schedule

Relocation assistance

Memberships sponsored

License fees paid

Job summary

NCVMA in Red Bluff, CA is seeking a licensed Doctor of Veterinary Medicine to join a brick‑and‑mortar small animal clinic. The position offers part‑time or full‑time options, with daytime, weekday hours and a supportive team including a surgical specialist.

Expect wellness exams, vaccines, diagnostics, and treatment plans with a focus on work‑life balance. Flexible schedule (2–3 days/week; 4–5 days full‑time), relocation help up to $5,000, and AVMA/CVMA memberships sponsorship.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD degree with active California license or willingness to obtain.
• 5+ years of veterinary experience preferred.
• Small animal general practice experience.
• Strong client communication and bedside manner.
• Availability for daytime, weekday hours.

Responsibilities

• Perform wellness exams, sick visits, and preventive care for small animals.
• Diagnose and treat medical conditions and develop treatment plans.
• Provide occasional care for poultry when needed.
• Administer vaccinations and prescribe medications.
• Interpret diagnostic results including lab work and imaging.
• Communicate diagnoses and home-care options to pet owners.
• Maintain accurate medical records.
• Collaborate with veterinary team including in-house surgical vet.
• Pursue optional surgical training.

Skills

Independent practice

Client communication

Small animal medicine

Weekday hours

Education

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD)

Job description

Veterinarian (DVM), Part-Time or Full-Time

Location: Red Bluff, CA | Onsite

Our client seeks a Small Animal Veterinarian to join their team at their brick-and-mortar veterinary clinic in Red Bluff, California. Are you a licensed California veterinarian who is confident practicing independently? Do you love building lasting relationships with pets and their families? Are you looking for a schedule that leaves room for life outside the clinic? If yes, this may be the perfect Veterinarian position for you. Keep scrolling to see what this company has to offer.

The Perks!

• Compensation: $90,000–$100,000 per year for full-time, with pay scaling to match your schedule
• 401k + employer match
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Paid Time Off
• Flexible schedule of 2–3 days per week (3 is the sweet spot), with full-time 4–5 day options available
• AVMA and CVMA memberships sponsored
• License renewal fees paid
• Up to $5,000 relocation assistance

A Day in the Life of the Veterinarian

As a Veterinarian, you'll provide high-quality medical care to a primarily small-animal patient base, with the occasional chicken to keep things interesting. You'll handle exams, diagnoses, and treatment plans independently while working alongside a supportive team that includes a surgical specialist. Your work directly supports the clinic's commitment to keeping local pets healthy and giving their owners trusted, compassionate care.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing wellness exams, sick visits, and preventive care for small animals
• Diagnosing and treating medical conditions and developing treatment plans
• Providing occasional care for poultry, such as chickens
• Administering vaccinations and prescribing medications
• Interpreting diagnostic results, including lab work and imaging
• Communicating clearly with pet owners about diagnoses, treatment options, and at-home care
• Maintaining accurate, thorough medical records
• Collaborating with the veterinary team, including the in-house surgical veterinarian
• Pursuing surgical training if desired (optional)

Requirements and Qualifications:

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM or VMD) degree
• Active California veterinary license OR willingness to obtain
• Ability to practice independently
• 5+ years of veterinary experience preferred
• Small animal general practice experience
• Surgical experience is not required
• Strong client communication and bedside manner
• Availability for daytime, weekday hours

About the Hiring Company:

Our client is an established, brick-and-mortar veterinary clinic serving pets and their families in Red Bluff, California. The practice focuses on small-animal medicine and is known for its team-oriented environment, including an in-house veterinarian who specializes in surgery. With daytime-only hours and flexible scheduling, the clinic offers veterinarians a rare chance to practice great medicine while maintaining a healthy work-life balance.