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Oak Animal Hospital is Seeking an Associate Veterinarian Looking for a practice where you can enjoy excellent medicine, a true work-life balance, and a supportive team that genuinely enjoys coming to work? Oak Animal Hospital has been serving the Vacaville community since 1984, providing compassionate, high-quality care for small animals in a collaborative, well-equipped environment. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find the support, flexibility, and autonomy to build the career you want.
Why You'll Love Working Here:
  • Flexible 34-day work week with no weekends
  • Work alongside 2 skilled doctors and a long-tenured support team that allows you to focus on practicing great medicine.
  • Strong mentorship for new graduates and collaborative support for experienced doctors
  • Hands-on professional development through our PetOne Veterinary Training CenterLoyal, appreciative clientele who often travel from communities like Placerville and San Jose because of the exceptional care they receive
  • We value our team and maintain healthy client relationships
  • Encouragement and support to pursue your individual medical interests
  • Opportunity to practice integrative medicine alongside Dr. Valerie Chen, who offers acupuncture and traditional herbal therapy
  • Primarily canine and feline medicine, with the option to see pocket pets and reptiles if desired
  • Have a colleague looking for a change? We welcome veterinarians interested in joining together.
  • A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine
  • Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:3 exam rooms
  • Digital radiography
  • Brand-new digital dental radiography
  • Modern anesthesia machines and dedicated dental wet table
  • Complete in-house laboratory plus IDEXX reference laboratory
  • UltrasoundDedicated surgical suite
  • Continued investment in new equipment and technology
Compensation & Benefits:
  • Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus production (negotiable based on experience)
  • Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
  • 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
  • Employee pet care discounts
  • Why Vacaville?
Located in Vacaville, CA, you'll enjoy the best of Northern California without the high cost of many surrounding cities. Vacaville sits conveniently between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, with Napa Valley, Davis, Fairfield, Walnut Creek, and Santa Rosa all within easy reach. Whether you prefer wine country weekends, city adventures, hiking, or family-friendly neighborhoods, you'll have it all nearby. Who We're Looking ForDVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply Dedicated mentorship for new graduatesECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)

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JOB OVERVIEW

Salary

$120,000-$140,000

Experience level

Senior

Location

Vacaville, CA

Occupation

Veterinarians

Industry

Veterinary Services

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