Veterinarian

Oak Animal Hospital is Seeking an Associate Veterinarian to Join Our Collaborative Team | 3-4 Day Work Week, No Weekends & Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
Looking for a practice where you can enjoy excellent medicine, a true work-life balance, and a supportive team that genuinely enjoys coming to work?
Oak Animal Hospital has been serving the Vacaville community since 1984, providing compassionate, high-quality care for small animals in a collaborative, well-equipped environment. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find the support, flexibility, and autonomy to build the career you want.
Why You'll Love Working Here
* Flexible 3-4-day work week with no weekends
* Work alongside 2 skilled doctors and a long-tenured support team that allows you to focus on practicing great medicine.
* Strong mentorship for new graduates and collaborative support for experienced doctors
* Hands-on professional development through our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
* Loyal, appreciative clientele who often travel from communities like Placerville and San Jose because of the exceptional care they receive
* We value our team and maintain healthy client relationships
* Encouragement and support to pursue your individual medical interests
* Opportunity to practice integrative medicine alongside Dr. Valerie Chen, who offers acupuncture and traditional herbal therapy
* Primarily canine and feline medicine, with the option to see pocket pets and reptiles if desired
* Have a colleague looking for a change? We welcome veterinarians interested in joining together.
A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine
Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:
* 3 exam rooms
* Digital radiography
* Brand-new digital dental radiography
* Modern anesthesia machines and dedicated dental wet table
* Complete in-house laboratory plus IDEXX reference laboratory
* Ultrasound
* Dedicated surgical suite
* Continued investment in new equipment and technology
Compensation & Benefits
* Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus production (negotiable based on experience)
* Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
* Relocation assistance
* Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
* Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days
* Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
* Employee pet care discounts
Why Vacaville?
Located in Vacaville, CA , you'll enjoy the best of Northern California without the high cost of many surrounding cities. Vacaville sits conveniently between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area , with Napa Valley, Davis, Fairfield, Walnut Creek, and Santa Rosa all within easy reach. Whether you prefer wine country weekends, city adventures, hiking, or family-friendly neighborhoods, you'll have it all nearby.
Who We're Looking For
* DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
* Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply
* Dedicated mentorship for new graduates
* ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)
National Veterinary Associates (NVA) is a leading North American pet health care company with nearly 1,300 locations spanning general practice veterinary hospitals, Ethos emergency and specialty hospitals, and pet resorts and equine veterinary care. With approximately 40,000 team members, we care for pets and support pet families in communities across the United States and Canada. Our purpose is to give pets and the people who love them more quality years together, and our mission is to make care more personal, easy and accessible while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life. Across NVA, we support our teams with the resources, expertise and opportunities they need to deliver exceptional care and help shape the future of veterinary and pet care.
Purpose : Give pets and the people who love them more quality years together
Mission : Transform the pet family experience to be personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine and care across every stage of life.
Values : Care Deeply, Do What's Right, One Team, Own It, Shape What's Next
One NVA: Bringing General Practice & Ethos Together
NVA is built to make care personal, easy and accessible, while advancing medicine across every stage of a pet's life.
At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us:
- We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!
NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees. The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process. For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
NVA is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.