Associate Veterinarian - Flexible Scheduling Available | Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic

Job Description

Job Description

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150K–$170K | Sign-on bonus up to $100K   

Position Overview  

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Meadow Vista. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

You care for pets. We care for you.  

Why You'll Love Working Here  

Meadow Vista offers a peaceful foothill setting near Auburn, with wooded scenery, local parks, and easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation throughout Placer County. It's an inviting place to enjoy a quieter pace while remaining connected to the surrounding region. At Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic, you'll also find: 

• A trusted community presence serving local pets and families since 1948 
• A full range of services, including wellness care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and grooming 
• A collaborative care model that brings board-certified specialists to the clinic to work alongside an experienced in-house team on integrated, multimodal care

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony  

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Meadow Vista offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule 
• No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations 

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

What We Offer  

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150,000-$170,000 
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000 with a three-year commitment 
• No negative accrual option and no non-compete 
• Relocation assistance 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team member pet discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Heather Williams at View email address on ziprecruiter.com.  

Key Responsibilities  

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups 
• Client communication and education 
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery 
• Maintaining accurate medical records 
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols 
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency 
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations 
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge 
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld 
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels 
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management. 

Qualifications (Required)  

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university 
• Current State Veterinary License 
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained 
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice 
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills. 
• Excellent surgical and dental skills. 
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Commitment to providing compassionate and high-quality veterinary care. 
• Excellent Communication Skills and the ability to communicate effectively, efficiently, and in a timely manner with all members of the Medical and Hospital staff. 
• Client communication skills, must be able to elicit information, establish rapport, offer explanations with pet owners. 
• Display confidence and reassurance when dealing with pets experiencing severe stress, illness, or pain. 
• May include some climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. 
• Some tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work. 
• Position does require the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. 

Preferred Skills (Nice to Have)  

• Clinical Knowledge and Skills: Demonstrate clinical knowledge and skill in examining and assessing animals. Perform cardiovascular, respiratory, orthopedic, neurological and other necessary examinations. Diagnosis and prescribe appropriate treatment. 
• Problem-Solving: Ability to develop solutions to challenges relating to the management of a high-quality veterinary hospital. 
• Communication Skills: Demonstrate effective communication of diagnostic and therapeutic options to clients. Display effective communication with internal medical and hospital staff. 
• Professionalism: Work as part of a high-quality, professional veterinary team with the ability to provide and receive appropriate constructive criticism, suggestions, and feedback. 
• Business Acumen: Ability to understand the management and finances of the veterinary hospital practice.