Jobs in Sacramento, CA
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The Vet Service – Sacramento Metro

JB-33534 - Associate Veterinarian - Jackson, California

915 I St, Sacramento, CA, 95814 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-california
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
401k
Dental
Vision
Health
Hiring Bonus
Discounted Pet Care
Pet Insurance
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Sacramento has a rapidly expanding veterinary market supported by population growth, suburban development, and strong pet ownership. Demand remains high for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across established hospitals, specialty clinics, and multi-doctor teams. The region combines affordability with rising expectations for advanced care, creating steady opportunities in both general practice and urgent care settings.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
general practice
ophthalmology
orthopedics
cardiology
dermatology
diagnostic imaging
emergency
oncology
dentistry
surgery
Species
cat
exotics
dog
large animal
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Practice Experience
general practice
Preferred Skills
exam room management
teamwork
communication
hospitalized patient management
general practice
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a well-established companion animal practice in the Jackson, California area. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys managing a broad medical and surgical caseload while working within a supportive clinical environment and building strong, long-term relationships with clients. The role includes preventive healthcare, diagnostics, medical case management, surgery, and more advanced cases that can be worked up locally with access to referral resources when needed. The practice is supported by modern diagnostic tools and an experienced clinical team, allowing veterinarians to deliver thorough, patient-focused care across a varied caseload. You will work closely with veterinary technicians and support colleagues to develop tailored treatment plans, manage more complex cases, communicate clearly with pet owners, and maintain accurate clinical records. The practice values teamwork, strong clinical judgment, and a collaborative approach to delivering consistently high standards of medicine. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking base salary with production-based earning potential, a signing bonus, flexible scheduling, strong clinical support, and the opportunity to balance challenging small animal medicine with the lifestyle benefits of a scenic California wine country community.