Associate Veterinarian

Job Description

Introduction
Our client is a full-service veterinary hospital seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join their team on either a full-time or part-time basis. Caring for dogs, cats, rabbits, pocket pets, and exotic species, this opportunity offers a varied and rewarding caseload within a modern, well-equipped practice. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Role Description and Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian is responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventive care to companion animals while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable, managing medical records accurately, and collaborating with the wider veterinary team to ensure the highest standard of patient care. The Associate Veterinarian will also promote preventative healthcare, maintain compliance with hospital protocols, and contribute to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates.

Practice Details
The hospital is open seven days a week from 7:00am to 10:00pm, providing both scheduled appointments and urgent care services.
This state-of-the-art practice is equipped with modern diagnostic and surgical technology to support high-quality companion animal medicine. Veterinarians have access to a comprehensive in-house laboratory for rapid blood work and diagnostic testing, digital radiography (X-ray), digital dentistry, ultrasound, endoscopy, advanced anesthesia monitoring equipment, and modern surgical facilities. These resources enable veterinarians to efficiently diagnose and treat a wide variety of medical conditions while supporting preventative care, dentistry, urgent care, and routine surgical procedures.
Established in 1977, the purpose-designed facility has evolved into a full-service veterinary hospital serving the Elk Grove and greater Sacramento area. The practice features dedicated examination rooms, a fully equipped treatment area, surgical suites, an in-house laboratory, advanced diagnostic imaging, dental facilities, boarding, grooming services, and comfortable patient care spaces, allowing veterinarians to manage a broad range of wellness, medical, urgent care, and surgical cases in an efficient clinical setting.
A comprehensive range of services is provided for dogs, cats, and ZooMED species, offering a varied companion animal caseload. Services include wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention and control, advanced dentistry, allergy and dermatology care, soft tissue surgery, urgent care, in-house diagnostics, digital radiography, ultrasound, endoscopy, nutritional counselling, microchipping, boarding, grooming, end-of-life care, and the ongoing management of acute and chronic medical conditions. As part of a wider network, the practice also has access to specialist consultation and referral services when required.

Team
The hospital is home to 10 veterinarians who work alongside a dedicated support team committed to delivering high-quality patient care and exceptional client service. The collaborative environment encourages teamwork and communication, enabling the clinical team to provide compassionate care across a diverse range of companion animal and exotic species.

Candidate Requirements 

• Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA)
• Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in
• Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so

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