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Job description
Job Type: Veterinarian - Managing / Medical Director
Employment Type: Permanent
Description & Requirements
Lead with Purpose at Vacaville Animal Care Center | Managing Veterinarian Opportunity
Advance your leadership career without giving up hands-on medicine. Vacaville Animal Care Center is in Vacaville, California—conveniently situated between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, and just minutes from Napa Valley and Davis . At our well-established hospital, you'll join a trusted team that has served the pets and families of Solano County for more than 60 years. As our Managing Veterinarian, you'll help shape the future of the practice while providing exceptional patient care alongside an experienced, collaborative team.
We offer a competitive base salary of $160,000–$185,000 (DOE) , production and leadership incentives, $30,000 sign-on and relocation assistance, equity opportunities , and the support of a national veterinary network—allowing you to focus on your patients, your team, and your career.
Why Veterinarians Choose Vacaville Animal Care Center
Established, community-trusted hospital with a loyal client base
Collaborative team of 3 experienced veterinarians
Monday–Friday schedule with no weekends
Supportive, family-like culture with outstanding work-life balance
Highly tenured team that values mentorship and collaboration
Practice Exceptional Medicine
You'll have the resources to provide outstanding care, including:
Brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography
5 fully equipped exam rooms
Modern equipment and strong operational support
Clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized veterinary organization
Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll have the flexibility to continue growing your clinical interests.
Lead and Inspire
As Managing Veterinarian, you will:
Provide medical leadership and clinical direction
Partner with hospital and regional leadership to drive success
Help shape medical protocols and team development
Maintain an active clinical caseload
Leadership experience is welcomed but not required. If you're ready to take the next step, we'll provide the mentorship and leadership development to help you succeed.
$30,000 Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance
Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match
Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days
Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership
Four-week paid sabbatical retention bonus
Equity opportunity with cash buy-in for up to 10% hospital ownership
Why Vacaville?
Enjoy the best of Northern California with easy access to Napa Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Vacaville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life.
Who We're Looking For
An experienced veterinarian ready to lead as Managing Veterinarian or Medical Director
Or a clinician eager to grow into leadership with mentorship and support
Current DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college
ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)
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Worksite address
vacaville, CA, 95688, US
Who can apply
Review the original listing for work authorization, qualifications and employer requirements.