Veterinarian
About The Position
Akaal Pet Hospital is hiring a Veterinarian for their full-service animal hospital located in Citrus Heights, CA, which sees cats and dogs. This position is open to both part-time and full-time inquiries. The clinic emphasizes creating happy vets and happy pets. Akaal Pet Hospital is described as clean, organized, and equipped with advanced tools and technologies to provide a high standard of care for a variety of cases. They focus on work-life balance and exceptional customer service. The clinic is a respected animal hospital in the community and is seeking another part-time DVM to work alongside the established Medical Director. Services offered include orthopedic, soft tissue, reconstructive, and oncologic surgery, as well as pet wellness and preventative care such as vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, behavior counseling, check-ups, lab work, testing, and an online pharmacy. The hospital has dedicated staff with excellent patient care, client communication, and teamwork, making it a great environment for a veterinarian to utilize their medicine and surgery skills. They are open to hiring experienced veterinarians or new graduates, offering mentorship or opportunities for more experienced DVMs to build their client base. The practice type is small animal general practice with a focus on pet wellness and preventative medicine, and a strong, varied surgical caseload. The average daily patient volume is approximately 12 per DVM, with a support staff ratio of about 3:1 per DVM. The case mix includes GP wellness, exotics, and soft-tissue, orthopedic, reconstructive, and oncologic surgical procedures, as well as dentistry. Technology and equipment include ultrasound, digital radiographs (regular and dental), and in-house lab machines (CBC, Chemistries, Urine, Vcheck). The team culture is described as dedicated to excellent patient care, client communication, and teamwork, with multiple techs and assistants and one highly skilled DVM.
Requirements
- Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or equivalent degree from an accredited university.
- Compassionate, client-centered approach to care.
- Strong communication and client-education skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experienced veterinarian or recent graduate interested in mentorship.
- More experienced DVM looking to build out their unique client-base.
Responsibilities
- Practice exceptional medicine and surgery with the full support of medical systems and team.
- Provide patient care and build long-term client relationships.
- Collaborate with the team in a positive, supportive culture.
- Commit to continuous growth and excellence.
Benefits
- $150,000 - $180,000 annual salary + production bonus
- DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) Cash Program — earn annual bonuses based on your production
- No negative accrual
- Transparent production metrics and operational support to maximize earnings
- Generous CE allowance + paid licenses and professional dues
- Referral bonus program
- Flexible scheduling
- Strong work-life balance
- Mentorship programs
- Relocation assistance and sign on bonuses available
- 401k retirement savings plan with company match
- Health, dental, vision, life insurance, and mental health resources (for full-time employees)
- Generous paid time off and holidays (for full-time employees)
- Student loan assistance (for full-time employees)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
