Associate Veterinarian

VetnCare•El Dorado Hills, CA

4h•$225,000 - $250,000•Onsite

About The Position

Many ER hospitals stabilize and transfer. Here, you diagnose, operate, and manage. Our ER doctors maintain a strong surgical caseload and manage complex cases from presentation through inpatient care. You'll be supported by experienced RVTs, veterinary assistants, and a cohesive nursing team, ensuring you can focus on medicine while maintaining excellent patient flow and care standards. At Insight, culture isn't a buzzword; it's how we work every day. We're a close-knit, highly collaborative team built on open communication, continuous learning, and mutual support. We hold ourselves to high standards of patient care while genuinely prioritizing work-life balance wherever possible in emergency medicine. Here, you'll find a team that truly works as one, supporting our patients, our clients, and each other. If you're looking for a place where you can practice excellent medicine, feel supported, and be part of something meaningful, this is it! Insight Veterinary Wellness Center is proud to offer a modern, fully equipped environment designed to support high-level medicine: Two fully equipped operating rooms Dedicated dental suite Digital radiology and ultrasound In-house laboratory Ligasure and cautery PRP and Cellfie regenerative therapies Underwater treadmill rehabilitation One of the few community blood banks in California You’ll have the tools, technology, and support needed to deliver gold-standard emergency care. If you want to use your surgical and diagnostic skills — not just triage — this is the place. This is a structured hospital with real operational support — not an understaffed overnight scramble. Our location near Highway 50 in El Dorado Hills gives you the best of both worlds: small-town charm with big-city access. Great dining, shopping, and coffee spots just minutes away Easy access to Sacramento, Folsom, and Placerville Top-rated schools and excellent healthcare facilities Incredible outdoor recreation year-round—hiking, lakes, skiing, and more For the right person, we would assist with relocation costs Northern California lifestyle — without Bay Area cost pressure.

Requirements

DVM licensed (or eligible) in California
Ideally 2+ years clinical experience
ER/urgent care experience preferred
Confident in surgery & emergency case management
Strong communicator
Team-oriented with leadership presence

Nice To Haves

Exotics interest? A bonus — but not required.

Responsibilities

Emergency consultations (outpatient and inpatient)
Critical and emergency care management
Diagnostic workups and treatment planning
Surgical and procedural interventions
Inpatient case management and continuity of care
Clear and compassionate client communication

Benefits

$225,000 - $250,000 base salary, + uncapped production bonus for unlimited earning potential with no negative accruals
Sign-on bonuses and relocation support available for qualified candidates based on experience and location
$1,500 annual CE allowance + paid time to invest in your professional growth (based on a three day work week)
401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
Generous discounts on care for multiple pets
Advanced clinical training across our hospital network with DVMs who specialize in cases typically referred out, allowing you to elevate your skillset beyond what most practices can offer.
Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance to support your health while you care for theirs
Health and Dependent Care FSA/HSA accounts to maximize your tax savings and healthcare flexibility
Employer-paid life and AD&D insurance to protect what matters most
Short-term and long-term disability coverage to protect your income if life throws you a curveball.
Comprehensive Employee Assistance Program providing free mental health counseling, legal and financial consultations, and family support services available 24/7 for you and your loved ones.
Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holidays to support your work-life balance
2 complimentary scrub sets annually + 50% discount on additional uniforms
Consistent growth opportunities to advance your career
Annual engagement surveys so your voice shapes our workplace culture and policies