Associate Veterinarian

VCA Animal Hospitals•Yuba City, CA

22h

About The Position

VCA Northpointe Animal Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to provide veterinary care in a well-supported, multi-doctor practice. The hospital is an AAHA-accredited hybrid general practice and urgent care facility with standard hospital amenities. The team treats dogs, cats, and some pocket pets, depending on the veterinarian’s comfort level, and sees cases ranging from routine vaccinations to hemoabdomen. The hospital does not provide overnight hospitalization; 24-hour transfer hospitals are within an hour’s drive. This is a full-time role, Monday through Friday, with occasional weekend availability. The schedule is either four 10-hour shifts or three 12-hour shifts. Hospital hours are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. The annual salary range is $125,000–$180,000, based on a 40-hour work week. Salary is negotiable based on experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, and other relevant credentials. The position may also be eligible for variable pay programs. VCA describes its workplace as supportive of high-quality medicine, collaboration, teaching, and continued learning. The role requires a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degree and a current California license in good standing, or the ability to obtain one, along with a commitment to high standards of medicine and veterinary ethics.

Requirements

Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited university or equivalent.
Licensure in good standing to practice in California, or the ability to obtain it.
Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics.

Responsibilities

Provide veterinary care for dogs, cats, and, depending on comfort level, some pocket pets.
Practice high-standard veterinary medicine and uphold the veterinary code of ethics.
Collaborate with colleagues, contribute to teaching others, and build trusting relationships with clients and Associates.
Participate in a hybrid general practice and urgent care setting, treating cases ranging from vaccinations to hemoabdomen.

Benefits

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
Infertility benefits and gender affirmation services.
Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.
Continuing education allowance and paid continuing education days.
Access to WOOF University continuing education.
Access to a Clinical Studies program.
Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and additional mental health resources.
Employee pet discounts.
Variable pay programs may be available.