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Full-Time Associate Veterinarian- General Practice/ Urgent Care
Natomas Veterinary Hospital | Sacramento, California
Natomas Veterinary Hospital is seeking an experienced full-time Associate Veterinarian to join our privately owned small animal practice.
For more than 20 years, our hospital has provided comprehensive veterinary care to pets and families throughout the Sacramento area. Natomas Veterinary Hospital has been recognized as the Best Veterinary Hospital in Sacramento by The Sacramento Bee for two consecutive years, reflecting our commitment to high-quality medicine, reliable service, and compassionate patient care.
Our 4-doctor team manages a broad range of cases, including preventive care, urgent and emergency presentations, internal medicine, dentistry, and surgery. We are seeking a veterinarian who demonstrates sound clinical judgment, communicates effectively, and is interested in contributing to the continued development of the hospital.
Practice Environment
Natomas Veterinary Hospital is entering an important period of growth, with plans to expand both our facility and operating hours. Our team includes more than 20 compassionate veterinary professionals who work collaboratively to support efficient patient care and hospital operations. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to help shape this next phase of the practice, support the development of clinical services, and contribute to the growth of the medical team.
We place a strong emphasis on professional development. The ideal candidate enjoys complex internal medicine cases, surgery, and takes an active role in teaching, mentoring, and developing technicians, support staff, veterinary technician students, and veterinary students. This position is well suited for someone seeking a long-term role with opportunities for leadership and increased responsibility as the practice expands.
Our Core Values
To Infinity and Beyond — We set ambitious standards and continually look for ways to advance patient care, our team, and the practice.
Lifelong Learning — We believe excellent veterinary medicine requires continuous learning, curiosity, teaching, mentorship, and professional development.
Gumby — We value flexibility and adaptability. Veterinary medicine is dynamic, and we expect our team to adjust effectively, solve problems, and work with our clients to optimize their experience and outcomes.
Do What You Say — We value accountability, reliability, and follow-through. We honor our commitments to our patients, clients, colleagues, and the practice.
Good, Better, Best — We believe improvement is continuous. We evaluate what we do, identify opportunities to improve, and consistently work toward a higher standard of medicine, service, and teamwork.
We are looking for a veterinarian who shares these values and wants to contribute not only as a clinician, but also as a teacher, mentor, and long-term member of the practice.
Equipment and Clinical Resources
Our hospital is equipped with:
4 exam rooms- expanding to 8 rooms
Full IDEXX in-house diagnostic suite
Digital radiography, including dental radiography
Sound Ultrasound
Companion therapeutic laser
ezyVet and Vet Radar cloud-based medical records
Live virtual scribes with AI-assisted medical documentation
Mobile specialists are integral in our standard of care (Surgery, cardiology, radiology and internal medicine)
These resources support efficient case management, thorough diagnostics, and a high standard of patient care.
You Might Be a Great Fit If You...
Love the variety of general practice and urgent care— wellness, dentistry, surgery, and those complex urgent care or internal medicine cases that make you put your clinical thinking to work
Take pride in practicing high-quality medicine while keeping patient comfort and client communication at the center of what you do
Enjoy working with a team and believe great veterinary medicine is rarely a solo sport
Enjoy surgery—or want to continue building your surgical skills
Like sharing what you know and genuinely enjoy teaching, coaching, and mentoring others
Still get excited about learning something new and believe there is always another level to reach
Look at a process and occasionally think, “We can make this better”
Want to be part of building something, not simply clocking in for your next shift
Are excited about helping us expand our facility, services, team, and operating hours
Graduated from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school and meet California licensing requirements
We are especially interested in someone who wants to grow with the practice. As Natomas Veterinary Hospital expands, we want an associate who is interested in becoming an important part of where the hospital goes next—as a clinician, mentor, teacher, and potential leader.
Life in Sacramento
Located in growing Natomas (North Sacramento) our hospital offers convenient access to both downtown Sacramento and the greater Northern California region. Sacramento combines the amenities of a major metropolitan area with easy access to outdoor recreation, wine country, and weekend destinations.
Location highlights include:
Convenient access to Downtown and Midtown Sacramento (10 mins), with a growing restaurant, arts, entertainment, and professional sports scene
Close proximity to Sacramento International Airport (15 mins), making regional and national travel convenient
Easy access to the American and Sacramento Rivers, extensive bike trails, parks, hiking, kayaking, and other outdoor activities
Approximately two hours from Lake Tahoe and the Sierra Nevada, with skiing, snowboarding, hiking, camping, and year-round recreation
Convenient weekend access to Napa and Sonoma wine country
Within driving distance of San Francisco and the greater Bay Area
A central Northern California location that makes it possible to enjoy city life, mountains, lakes, wine country, and the coast without having to choose just one
For veterinarians looking for a strong professional opportunity with access to an active Northern California lifestyle, Sacramento offers an excellent balance of career and quality of life.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive base salary of $175,000 to $200,000, with production-based compensation. No negative accrual between quarters.
Full-time scheduling options:Three 12-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–8:00 p.m., or four 10-hour shifts, 8:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m or 10a.m.-8p.m.
Rotating schedule with rotating weekends to maximize your time off!
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Continuing education allowance
Paid professional licensing and membership dues
Paid uniforms
Live medical transcription and AI-assisted recordkeeping
Opportunities for leadership, teaching, mentorship, and professional advancement
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Natomas Veterinary Hospital offers the resources of a modern, growing practice while maintaining the independence and collaborative environment of private ownership.
Qualified candidates who align with our core values and are interested in contributing to the next stage of our practice are encouraged to apply to learn more about the position, our expansion plans, and opportunities for long-term professional growth.
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