VCA American River Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in Orangevale, California.

Current students or new graduates, apply today!

As an Associate Veterinarian at VCA American River Animal Hospital, you will be trusted to do what’s best for the pets in your care, while receiving mentorship to gain confidence in your practice. Your willingness to roll up your sleeves and ability to thrive under pressure will pay off in the meaningful relationships you build and the impact you make in the lives of pets and people. With our expansive network of primary, emergency, urgent and specialty care hospitals, you’ll be exposed to exciting projects, clinical research and medical advancements and have endless opportunities to learn and grow your career. As an avid learner, you will thrive in our culture of continuous learning. At VCA, the future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

We are an AAHA-accredited, 3-4 doctor practice, delivering high quality medicine and excellent service. Electronic medical records, full in house lab with Antech reference laboratory. Ultrasound and digital x-ray. Fully equipped dental suite. On-site boarding facility. Collaborative and fun working environment. Great clientele. Close to multiple referral hospitals for specialty or ER care.

Seeking Full time (4 days/week) or Part time (2-3 days/week) position. Open 6 days a week (Mon-Fri 8am-6pm, Sat 9am-5pm), no on-call hours. Flexible schedule options available.

Orangevale is a mix of small town/rural feel but close to the city. Located about 30 minutes east of downtown Sacramento, next to Folsom, short drive to Lake Tahoe. Right next to Lake Folsom and the American River for lots of great outdoor activities to do.

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Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!   As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.

100% paid professional liability coverage.

100% paid life insurance.

100% paid short-term disability insurance.

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.

About VCA

VCA is a leader in veterinary care and is committed to taking care of the future of veterinary medicine. With a network of 1,000 animal hospitals, we impact pets, people and our communities by delivering world-class medicine with hometown care to over 4.5 million pets annually.

Trusted and empowered, our 35,000 Associates collaborate and unleash their unique power to achieve the best outcomes. With access to endless resources, we continuously learn and share knowledge to build fulfilling careers, push our profession forward and make a lasting impact on our shared future.

The future of veterinary medicine is in our hands.

VCA is part of the Mars Veterinary Health family of brands, working towards A Better World for Pets™. Learn more at www.vca.com or find us on social media.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com