Managing Emergency Veterinarian

Lead with Purpose at Vacaville Animal Care Center | Managing Veterinarian Opportunity
Advance your leadership career without giving up hands‑on medicine. Vacaville Animal Care Center is in Vacaville, California—conveniently situated between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, and just minutes from Napa Valley and Davis. At our well‑established hospital, you'll join a trusted team that has served the pets and families of Solano County for more than 60 years. As our Managing Veterinarian, you'll help shape the future of the practice while providing exceptional patient care alongside an experienced, collaborative team.

We offer a competitive base salary of $150,000-$180,000 (DOE), production and leadership incentives, sign‑on and relocation assistance, equity opportunities, and the support of a national veterinary network—allowing you to focus on your patients, your team, and your career.

Why Veterinarians Choose Vacaville Animal Care Center

Established, community‑trusted hospital with a loyal client base

Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends

Practice Exceptional Medicine
Brand‑new ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography

Modern equipment and strong operational support

Clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized veterinary organization

Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll have the flexibility to continue growing your clinical interests.

As Managing Veterinarian, you will:

Provide medical leadership and clinical direction

Partner with hospital and regional leadership to drive success

Help shape medical protocols and team development

If you're ready to take the next step, we'll provide the mentorship and leadership development to help you succeed.

Sign‑on bonus and relocation assistance

Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match

Four‑week paid sabbatical retention bonus

Equity opportunity with cash buy‑in for up to 10% hospital ownership

Vacaville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation, family‑friendly neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life.

An experienced veterinarian ready to lead as Managing Veterinarian or Medical Director

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. 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.

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.

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