Associate Veterinarian opportunity in Folsom, CA with compensation up to $170,000. This role offers a quality-driven clinical environment, robust support, and a work-life-friendly weekday schedule.
The Hospital
This AAHA-accredited small-animal hospital is known for a collaborative, team-based culture that prioritizes patient-centered care and continuous learning. Veterinarians are supported by registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, credentialed management, and a dedicated client service team. The facility features on-site diagnostics and treatment capabilities, including digital radiology, dental radiography, ultrasound, electrocardiography, in-house laboratory testing, an in-office surgical suite, anesthesia and hospitalization capabilities, an isolation ward, and an in-house pharmacy. The clinical scope spans wellness and preventive care, dentistry, routine soft-tissue surgery, internal medicine, and pain management, offering a varied caseload and opportunities to refine a broad range of skills. Operations run on weekday daytime hours, with no weekend schedule, and the hospital is active in community partnerships with local animal-welfare organizations.
Location
Set in the heart of the Sacramento region, Folsom delivers an outstanding quality of life with direct access to outdoor adventures, top-rated schools, and a lively historic downtown.
- Direct light-rail service into downtown Sacramento and an easy 20-25 mile drive for commuters
- Folsom Lake, Lake Natoma, and the American River trails for year-round biking, hiking, paddling, fishing, and boating
- Historic Sutter Street district with walkable restaurants, shops, a farmers market, and frequent community events
- Strong local schools in the Folsom-Cordova district and family-friendly neighborhoods
- City amenities including extensive parks, an aquatic center, a zoo sanctuary, and sports complexes
- Shopping and dining at Palladio and Folsom Premium Outlets
- A growing economy with a notable tech presence and ongoing development bringing new housing and amenities
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer match
- Generous paid time off and paid holidays
- Continuing education allowance with paid CE days
- State veterinary license and DEA fee reimbursement, plus professional dues
- Professional liability coverage
- Employee pet care discounts
- Paid parental leave
- Uniform allowance
- Relocation assistance for eligible candidates
- Structured onboarding and mentorship
- Consistent weekday schedule with no weekends
The Role
- Deliver high-quality primary care across wellness, preventive medicine, sick visits, and day-time urgent cases
- Perform and interpret diagnostics, including radiography, dental radiography, ultrasound, EKG, and in-house lab testing
- Conduct routine soft-tissue surgeries and dentistry, following established anesthesia and patient-safety protocols
- Create individualized treatment plans and communicate clearly and compassionately with pet owners
- Partner closely with RVTs and support staff, maintaining AAHA-level medical documentation and standards
- Contribute to a positive, teaching-focused culture; mentorship is available for developing clinicians
- Schedule: full-time, weekday daytime shifts with no overnight or weekend coverage
Requirements
- DVM or VMD degree from an accredited institution
- License to practice veterinary medicine in California (or ability to obtain prior to start)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration eligibility
- Strong clinical communication, teamwork, and commitment to high standards of care
- Experience with routine surgery and dentistry preferred; all experience levels considered
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