Part Time Relief Veterinarian Wanted For Small, But Energized Practice

VCA La Riviera Animal Medical Center is located in Sacramento, California is looking for a Relief Veterinarian who enjoys practicing medicine with a cohesive, tenured team!

A relief position is perfect if you are looking for a high level of flexibility, or if you are in search of longer term opportunities and want to spend some time in a hospital prior to making a full time commitment. We offer a variety of compensation packages and benefits for our relief doctors, and consider them an essential member of our support network. We offer competitive compensation: $1,300 per 10-hour shift.

In this position you will use your superior medical judgment combined with a high level of empathy, confidence and humility to build a loyal client base and heal pets. As a member of the VCA family, your passion for medicine and compassion for pets and people is matched with a commitment to your professional growth.

Among the reasons to consider joining VCA are:

• Network of 4,500+ doctors, including more than 600 Specialists.

• Largest provider of Private Practice Internships and Residencies in the U.S.

• WOOF University, offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

• Robust Clinical Studies program.

• Opportunities to give back through strong Shelter partnerships and VCA Charities.

Apply today to find out if our relief position is what you have been looking for!

About Us:

We are a 1-doctor, small animal general practice. Our hospital sees a variety of cases ranging from wellness to urgent care and beyond.

VCA La Riviera is a welcoming, busy practice that provides high quality, compassionate care with excellent customer service. Wellness and client education are a big part of our practice. With our advanced equipment and talented support staff we are able to provide that continuity of care that truly builds a partnership between the client and the hospital.

Our facility is bright and spacious with four exam rooms and a large surgical suite. To provide excellent care we are equipped with in-house labs (including Vetscan chemistries, and SNAP tests), ultrasound, and digital radiography. Digital dental radiographs are offered for every patient undergoing dental prophylaxis, and VCA’s CareClub provides a cost-effective solution to developing a strong preventative care relationship. Our well-trained and compassionate staff, as well as the VCA management team, are here to support you in providing the very best options for your clients.

We are located in the charming yet bustling city of Sacramento. We are centrally located, making a day trip to the beach, the mountains, Lake Tahoe, Reno, or even San Francisco possible for a fun and/or relaxing day off. At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

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 (

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