Associate Veterinarian

Position Overview

Are you searching for a practice that has the best of all worlds: good medicine and a work-life balance? Do you enjoy working with your clients to deliver the best care possible to their pets? Great! We may have the perfect opportunity for you at our newly renovated Citrus Heights, CA location!

Location

Mercy Pet Hospital is a family of full-service, privately owned, progressive hospitals in the Sacramento Area. We have two locations in Citrus Heights and Fair Oaks, California. As one of the oldest cities in California, Sacramento is home to historical landmarks and parks. Whether you are visiting the State Capital or Sutter’s Fort, the city is rich in history. Make sure to stop in one of our farm to table restaurants, local breweries, or art galleries before watching the sun set along the river banks. Here in Sacramento, there are numerous activities for people of all ages to enjoy- whether you love hiking, kayaking, paddle boarding, horseback riding, the possibilities are endless! Plus we’re only a short jaunt away from beautiful Lake Tahoe and the bustling city of San Francisco.

Practice Overview

At Mercy Pet Hospital, our primary focus is small animal health. We specialize in dogs and cats. It is our goal to deliver the highest quality veterinary services in a compassionate environment, while providing the most positive and rewarding work atmosphere. While we place an emphasis on our patient’s care, we also recognize the importance of supporting and taking care of our staff. We encourage our veterinarians to relax and recharge when they are off the clock– which is why there are no on-call or emergency hours! We provide flexible scheduling, so you don’t miss the opportunity to be at a family or friend’s milestone or child care pick up.

What You’ll Be Working On

• Build and maintain client relationships

• Diagnose, treat and manage a variety of small animal cases

• Perform general wellness exams, surgeries, and dental procedures

• Maintain a high level of client communication and patient care

• Guide and utilize exceptional support staff

• Maintain a positive work environment and promote teamwork

Qualifications

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine from an accredited program is required

• Be licensed or able to be licensed in the state of California

• Minimum of two years of experience preferred, new grads encouraged to apply

• General medicine experience in a small animal practice setting required

• Surgical and dental experience preferred

• Flexible with scheduling - must be available to work rotating weekend shifts

• Highly motivated, with a demonstrated passion for excellence and continuous learning

• Demonstrated commitment to ethics and integrity

• Strong verbal and written communication skills

• Strong organization, time management, and attention to detail

What’s In It For You

• Base salary PLUS production bonus

• Flexible scheduling, including part-time or full time hours

• No emergency or on-call hours!

• Signing bonus eligibility

• IRA plan with 3% match

• Paid time off

• Paid Sick Days

• Paid Holidays

• Health insurance stipend

• HSA and FSA available

• Dental and Vision plans offered

• Life insurance

• Long Term Disability Insurance

• CE stipend with dedicated paid time off

• State and DEA licensing fees coverage

• Malpractice insurance coverage

• Uniform expenses stipend

4-day work week for Full-Time, Part-Time or Relief also considered

Surgery shift hours 7am – 4pm (flexibility on start time if needed)

Receiving shift hours 8am – 5pm

Closed for lunch 12 – 1pm

No after hours or on call

Rotating weekends off

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $120,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do have, or are eligible to obtain, a valid California Veterinary Medical License?

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Citrus Heights, CA 95621: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $200,000