Veterinary Surgeon

Ethos Veterinary Health; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 280,000 - 300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation model

Relocation support

4-day work week

Lifestyle incentives

Job summary

Vista Veterinary Specialists in Sacramento, California, seeks a board-certified or residency-trained Small Animal Surgeon to join our growing 24/7 emergency and specialty referral hospital.

We are opening a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in Summer 2025 and offer a competitive compensation model with production potential, relocation support, and a four-day work week. You will collaborate with emergency veterinarians, criticalists, internists, and researchers to advance care.

Qualifications

• Board-certified or residency-trained small animal surgeon

Job description

Vista Veterinary Specialists in beautiful Sacramento, California is on the lookout for an exceptional Small Animal Surgeon to join our growing team in a dynamic 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital.

And Here’s The Exciting Part

We’re opening the doors to a brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital in Summer 2025 — Join us at an exciting time of growth! We’re looking for a board-certified or residency-trained surgeon who’s passionate about excellent care, loves collaborating with top-tier colleagues, and is eager to lead in a supportive and innovative setting. This is your opportunity to help build and expand a premier surgical referral center with the collaborative support of an experienced leadership team.

Why This Role Is Different

• Competitive Compensation Model – enjoy a strong guaranteed base or earn even more through production
• Generous Bonus Package, Including Relocation Support and Lifestyle incentives
• Experience a desirable schedule crafted in partnership with leadership to optimize both patient care and your lifestyle

What Makes Vista Special

Our current hospital features:

• 5 fully equipped surgical suites
• Advanced Stryker and Storz arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic systems
• Interlocking systems for TPLO, Medtronic FT10 LigaSure, Stryker power equipment
• 128 slice GE Revolution Evo CT, ultrasound, brand-new digital radiography
• State-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring, ventilator support, and 7 days a week critical care support
• High Flow Oxygen
• Fully equipped In-house lab with Vistoelastograph
• Play a key role in selecting equipment to allow your service to thrive

Meet Your Team

At Vista, You’ll Work Alongside

• 9 experienced emergency veterinarians
• 2 board-certified criticalists
• 2 board-certified internists
• Exceptionally skilled RVTs and support staff
• Partnered services in radiology and cardiology

We pride ourselves on a culture of respect, mentorship, and medical excellence.

Live, Work, and Thrive in Sacramento

Sacramento isn’t just the capital of California—it’s the gateway to a lifestyle upgrade.

• Explore scenic biking and hiking trails
• Sip your way through Napa Valley wine country
• Hit the ski slopes or relax by Lake Tahoe
• Take weekend getaways to San Francisco or the Pacific Coast
• Enjoy farm-to-fork dining, local markets, and a family-friendly community

Whether you love the outdoors, arts, food, or culture, Sacramento gives you the best of Northern California—without the price tag of the Bay Area.

Compensation & Benefits

• Base Salary: $280,000–$300,000+, based on experience with production potential
• Comprehensive benefits, including:
  • Medical, dental, and vision insurance
  • 401(k) with match
  • Continuing education allowance
  • Paid vacation
  • Generous relocation support
  • Desirable 4-day work week

Passion for Research? Join Ethos Discovery Trials

• For veterinarians who are passionate about research, you’ll have the unique opportunity to participate in Ethos Discovery Trials—a groundbreaking initiative advancing veterinary medicine through cutting‑edge clinical research.
• By contributing to innovative studies that improve diagnostics and treatment options, you’ll help shape the future of both veterinary and human healthcare.

Part of Ethos Veterinary Health

As a proud member of Ethos Veterinary Health, you’ll gain access to a nationwide network of veterinary professionals focused on collaboration, cutting‑edge medicine, and compassionate care.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world‑class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You’ll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic‑caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two‑way street. You’ll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.