Associate Veterinarian

Sacramento Animal Hospital is dedicated to delivering high-quality, compassionate small animal care in the heart of Sacramento, California. Our mission is centered on community trust, a fact reflected in our outstanding Google rating of 4.8 stars. We believe that exceptional medicine begins with a supportive culture that values every individual's contribution, ensuring we remain a beacon of veterinary excellence in the capital region. If you are seeking a place where you can immediately contribute your skills and truly make a difference, this is your opportunity.Joining our hospital means becoming part of a supportive network committed to your professional development. We ensure our veterinarians have access to internal specialty consultations, guaranteeing comprehensive support for complex cases. For all our teammates, we maintain programs designed to help you succeed, whether that means achieving your goal of becoming a credentialed technician, advancing into leadership roles, or simply having the resources to do your best work every day. We prioritize continuous education and stability so you can focus entirely on patient care.At Sacramento Animal Hospital, we treat a diverse caseload focused solely on small animal medicine. We offer the technology and tools necessary to practice advanced diagnostics and surgical procedures, ensuring you have the resources to meet varied patient needs. You will be supported by a deep culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring you always have a second opinion or guidance when needed. Our commitment is to practicing progressive, evidence-based medicine, allowing you to continually sharpen your clinical skills and deliver the highest standard of care to our valued patients.Sacramento, the City of Trees, offers a phenomenal lifestyle for veterinary professionals looking for a blend of urban opportunity and natural beauty. As the capital of California, the city boasts a vibrant culinary scene, access to the stunning American River Parkway for outdoor activities, and proximity to Napa Valley, the Sierra Nevada mountains, and the Bay Area. Here, you can enjoy a relatively lower cost of living compared to coastal California while still benefiting from a dynamic, growing, and diverse community, making it an excellent place to build a long-term career. Job Description This job will be available in the Summer of 2027. What Your Day-to-Day Looks Like Build Lasting Relationships: Connect with clients and their pets, becoming their trusted partner in a pet's lifelong health. Practice Your Best Medicine: From diagnosis to treatment, you'll lead patient care with the freedom to uphold the highest standards. Educate and Empower: Clearly communicate findings and treatment plans, empowering clients to make informed decisions. Collaborate and Grow: Work alongside a supportive paraprofessional team, contributing to a positive hospital culture. Who We're Looking For Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree. A valid state license and in good standing to practice. A collaborative spirit and a dedication to practicing the highest standard of medicine. Excellent communication skills with a positive, friendly attitude. Responsibilities and Benefits How You're Supported As part of the Mission Pet Health family, you get the autonomy of a local practice backed by the comprehensive benefits and resources of a larger network. The focus is on investing in you, so you can focus on what you love. Generous Compensation Competitive base salary and a monthly production bonus with no negative accrual . Comprehensive coverage including Health, Dental, Vision, and more, plus Maternity Leave and 24/7 TeleDoc access. Plan for your future with a 401k featuring a generous company match, plus Long & Short-Term Disability insurance for peace of mind. Commitment to Growth Receive a yearly CE allowance with dedicated paid days off. Grow with leadership tracks and structured mentorship. The Power of a Network Tap into a nationwide community of over 20,000 veterinary professionals for collaboration and to explore your unique interests. Peace of Mind Company-paid Professional Liability Coverage, so you can focus on what you do best: practicing great medicine. About Mission Pet Health Mission Pet Health was founded by veterinarians on the belief that local practices thrive with clinical autonomy, collaboration, and medical excellence. The organization provides world‑class support to its 850+ hospital teams on a hyper‑local basis so they can focus on what matters most: the medicine, their patients, and their team culture. Learn more at missionpethealth.com . Driving the award‑winning culture are the WAG values – Work Together, Amaze, and Grow . Mission Pet Health is veterinarian‑led, people‑focused, and on a mission to be the best place to work in veterinary medicine. EEO Statement: Mission Pet Health is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you're using NVDA, press NVDA key + space to enable focus mode to read the slider properly. 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