Associate Veterinarian
$160k - $180kFull-time
Global Veterinary Careers
Associate Veterinarian – Stockton, CA | Up to $180k + $100k Sign-On | No Negative Accrual
Why this role stands out
Looking for a well-established practice where you can enjoy excellent earning potential, clinical autonomy and a supportive team?
Join a thriving small animal hospital offering:
- $160,000–$180,000 base salary
- Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
- No negative accrual
- No non-compete agreement
- Strong leadership and career development opportunities
The Practice
- Established small animal hospital serving the local community for over 40 years
- Modern, spacious facility with dedicated treatment and surgical suites
- Full-service practice providing comprehensive preventative, medical and surgical care
- Equipped with digital radiography, in-house laboratory and boarding facilities
- Experienced team of veterinarians, technicians and support staff
- Collaborative culture with strong operational and clinical support
- Clinical autonomy backed by extensive professional resources
The Role
Full-time Associate Veterinarian position with a varied small animal caseload:
- Wellness and preventative medicine
- Medical consultations and diagnostics
- Soft tissue surgery
- Dentistry
- Client education and preventative healthcare
- Collaborative case management alongside an experienced veterinary team
Suitable for:
- Experienced Associate Veterinarians
- Veterinarians with strong surgical and dental skills
- Team-oriented clinicians who value collaboration
- Veterinarians seeking long-term career development
Salary & Benefits
- $160,000–$180,000 base salary
- Up to $100,000 sign-on bonus
- No negative accrual
- No non-compete agreement
- Health, dental & vision insurance
- Paid parental leave
- 401(k)
- CE allowance and career development support
- Paid time off
- Team member pet discounts
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
- Mental wellbeing resources
- Sign-on, retention and relocation assistance
- Supportive leadership and career development opportunities
Location
Stockton, California offers an affordable Central Valley lifestyle with convenient access to Sacramento, the San Francisco Bay Area and the Sierra Nevada. Residents enjoy waterfront recreation, wineries, parks and a growing food and arts scene, making it an excellent location for both families and outdoor enthusiasts.
Requirements
- DVM / VMD (or equivalent)
- Eligible to work in the US
- Minimum of 1 year of clinical experience
- Strong surgical and dental skills
- Passion for high-quality small animal medicine
- Strong communication and teamwork skills
- DVM/VMD degree or equivalent from an AVMA-accredited university
- NAVLE certification
- ECFVG or PAVE (if graduated from a non-AVMA accredited program)
- DEA, State, and USDA licences (or ability to obtain upon hire)
This role is advertised by Global Veterinary Careers.
Vacancy posted 19 days ago
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