Seeking Emergency Veterinarian in Sacramento, California

Vista Veterinary Specialists

Job Description

Vista Veterinary Specialists located in Sacramento, California, is seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join our hospital. We are moving into a brand-new facility and location in 2025, come help us grow and support our community!


Position Details:
  • Compensation: based on experience, schedule, # of shifts, and qualifications, annual compensation starts around $180,000 and can increase further with experience or through production incentives
  • Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance available
The schedule will include a combination of days, nights, and some weekends. We make efforts to provide a schedule that promotes work-life balance which includes no more than 3 days in a row, no more than 4 overnights in a month (or 2 in a row) and every other weekend off! We work hard to be accommodating and supportive of our doctors.
  • Days: 10-hour shifts available from 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM and 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
  • Swings: 10- hour shifts from 12:00 PM to 10:00 PM.
  • Overnights: 14-hour shifts starting at 6:00 PM and ending at 8:00 AM the following day, which includes dedicated time to in-patient care, rounding, and updating medical records before receiving cases.
About You:
  • Internship trained or experienced ER veterinarian
  • Ability to cut surgery if desired, but is not required
  • Someone who wants to practice high quality medicine in a welcoming and supportive environment
Our Hospital & Team:

Vista is a 24/7/365 Emergency and Specialty hospital providing care in internal medicine, surgery, radiology, cardiology and critical care. Within our current 11,000 square foot facility, there are 3 surgical suites, 8 exam rooms, 2 isolation wards, on-site Vimago CT/fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and full in-house laboratory. Our current staff includes 9 ER doctors, 2 Criticalists and 2 Internists. We are additionally supported by contracted Surgery, Cardiology and Radiology groups. As we move into a new facility in 2025, we will increase our footprint to 18,000 square feet with 14 exam rooms, 5 surgical suites, a dedicated ICU with a step-down intermediate care ward and more exciting additions!

Location:
Living in Sacramento, CA, gives you the best of both worlds—a mix of city perks and a laid-back, neighborhood vibe. With its historic charm, great food, and easy access to outdoor fun, it's a comfortable and friendly place to call home.

Benefits:
We offer competitive pay, sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, medical, dental, vision, FSA, HSA, life, long-term and short-term disability income protection, voluntary accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity, professional liability insurance, PTO, 401(k) with match, continuing education, professional development and more!

To apply for this role today, or to discuss further, contact Heather Kelly, LVT at hkelly@ethosvet.com

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers. Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at EthosVet.com.

Our commitments to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.

Ethos Veterinary Health offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, EVH provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
Ethos Veterinary Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.