Associate Veterinarian – Sacramento, California
Location: Sacramento, California
Salary: $140,000 – $200,000 per year plus monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Schedule: Full-time
Caseload: Small animal general practice, preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care
Benefits: Medical, dental and vision insurance, 401(k) with employer match, annual CE allowance with paid CE days, maternity leave, professional liability coverage, disability insurance, structured mentorship, and leadership development
About the Role
An established full-service small animal veterinary practice is seeking a Full-Time Veterinarian to join its experienced team in Sacramento, California.
Offering a $140,000 – $200,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, this opportunity combines strong earning potential with clinical autonomy, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and exposure to a varied medical and surgical caseload.
The veterinarian will provide comprehensive care across preventive medicine, diagnostics, general medicine, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care, allowing them to develop long-term client relationships while maintaining a diverse and engaging caseload.
This position provides the opportunity to work alongside an established multi-doctor team in a collaborative environment focused on high-quality patient care, client communication, and continued clinical development.
About the Practice
This is a long-established small animal veterinary practice in Sacramento, California, providing comprehensive veterinary care to clients across the surrounding community.
The hospital offers full-service veterinary medicine, with capabilities spanning preventive wellness, testing and diagnostics, advanced surgical procedures, dentistry, general medicine, and urgent care.
Veterinarians have access to the clinical resources required to investigate and manage a broad range of cases while maintaining appropriate autonomy over diagnostic and treatment decisions.
The established multi-doctor environment encourages clinical collaboration, shared case management, knowledge exchange, and continued professional development, creating opportunities for veterinarians to strengthen existing skills and develop additional areas of interest.
The practice also places a strong emphasis on building lasting relationships with pet owners through clear communication, client education, and continuity of care.
Located in Sacramento, the position provides access to a vibrant food and cultural scene, parks, outdoor recreation, and convenient connections to many of Northern California's destinations.
Responsibilities
The Veterinarian will:
Perform comprehensive physical examinations on small animal patients.
Provide routine wellness and preventive healthcare.
Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries, and medical conditions.
Develop individualized diagnostic and treatment plans.
Manage a varied small animal general practice caseload.
Utilize appropriate testing and diagnostic resources.
Interpret laboratory and diagnostic findings.
Provide medical management for acute and chronic conditions.
Perform surgical procedures within their clinical experience and capabilities.
Provide appropriate veterinary dental care.
Evaluate and manage suitable urgent care presentations.
Stabilize patients requiring timely medical intervention.
Determine when specialist consultation or referral is appropriate.
Provide appropriate follow-up and ongoing patient care.
Maintain high standards of patient safety and clinical quality.
Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients and their pets.
Clearly communicate diagnoses, prognoses, test results, and treatment recommendations.
Educate clients regarding preventive healthcare and disease management.
Support pet owners in making informed healthcare decisions.
Maintain accurate and comprehensive patient medical records.
Collaborate closely with fellow veterinarians and paraprofessional colleagues.
Participate in collaborative case discussions and shared clinical learning.
Contribute positively to a supportive hospital culture.
Participate in continuing education and professional development.
Maintain appropriate professional, ethical, and regulatory standards.
Candidate Profile
Applicants should hold a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree and possess a valid California veterinary license in good standing.
The ideal candidate will demonstrate:
A commitment to high-quality small animal veterinary medicine.
Strong diagnostic and clinical problem-solving abilities.
Interest in general medicine, diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, and urgent care.
Commitment to maintaining high standards of patient care.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
A positive, friendly, and professional approach.
Strong client communication and relationship-building abilities.
Commitment to client education and informed decision-making.
A collaborative and team-oriented working style.
Ability to practise with appropriate clinical autonomy.
Enthusiasm for collaborative case management and shared learning.
Commitment to continuing education and professional development.
Desire to develop additional clinical skills and areas of expertise.
The established multi-doctor environment and structured development resources provide opportunities for veterinarians looking to continue building their clinical capabilities, while experienced DVMs can benefit from autonomy and exposure to a broad medical and surgical caseload.
Compensation & Benefits
The position offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including:
$140,000 – $200,000 annual base salary
Monthly production bonus with no negative accrual
Medical insurance
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan with employer match
Annual continuing education allowance
Dedicated paid continuing education days
Maternity leave
Telemedicine access
Long-term disability insurance
Short-term disability insurance
Company-paid professional liability coverage
Structured veterinary mentorship
Leadership development pathways
Continued professional development opportunities
Opportunities to expand individual clinical interests
Broader veterinary collaboration and clinical resources
Clinical autonomy within a supportive environment
Apply Today
This is an excellent opportunity for a veterinarian seeking a Veterinarian job in Sacramento, California, offering a $140,000 – $200,000 base salary plus monthly production bonuses with no negative accrual, comprehensive benefits, professional development, and a diverse small animal caseload.
Veterinarians interested in a small animal DVM position in Sacramento with exposure to preventive medicine, advanced diagnostics, surgery, dentistry, urgent care, and collaborative case management are encouraged to apply.
Contact:
Matt Doyle – Associate Talent Partner
T: (213) 258-1399
E: matt@supreme-ss.com