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Veterinarian

Vacaville Animal Care Center

Job Description

Call our brand new, start of the art facility home! 

Vacaville Animal Care Center is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Vacaville, CA.

Laughter is in the job description! You will quickly notice the warm, welcoming, and positive culture this team has cultivated. We have been a part of the Vacaville community for over 60 years and are excited to continue growing and developing together. 

Here we provide primary care as well as limited emergency and referral services to our patients. We strive to offer the very best care possible and with that now more attainable than ever, thanks to our new facility, we are seeking to EXPAND our team as we continue to offer the best opportunity for care to our patients.


Please contact julianne.hiland@nva.com OR submit an application to learn more!


What does the perfect fit for our team look like?

  • A doctor with 2 or more years of experience practicing veterinary medicine.
  • Someone that values a welcoming and friendly team culture.
  • Someone interested seeking a vibrant city to call home. Vacaville has much to offer locally in terms of outdoor activities, amazing views, great restaurants, shopping and more. It also shines in location overall with quick access to the bay area, Napa Valley and Sacramento to the east.

What to expect at our hospital:

  • A 5-doctor practice offering full-service care. Mostly SA, with one doctor seeing some pocket pets.
  • Our new facility offers 5 exam rooms, a self-contained comfort suite with a separate exit and entrance. 
    • We also have updated technology with digital x-ray, ultrasound, 2 dental tables.
  • Our team is collaborative and open to specialty interests of the doctors in our practice.
  • Solid tech to staff ratio ensuring proper support to our doctors and patients.
  • We focus on balance not just in work/life balance but also balancing our work day:
    • 90 mins allotted for lunch and catch-up time.
    • Two 30-minute scheduled admin blocks built in (one morning, one afternoon) to allow for catch-up, call-backs, bloodwork and more to ensure you can leave on time.
    • Drop offs are up to doctor discretion.
    • 30 min/flexible appointment blocks.
    • 1 surgery day/week/doctor.
  • Culturally altruistic with lots of community involvement:
    • Humane Animal Services-discounted exams and treatments.
    • Work with the CA Veterinary Relief Corp for wildfire relief, pop-up shelters, etc.
    • Participation with the local SPCA spay/neuter clinic.

Scheduling That Prioritizes Work-Life Balance:
  • 4 days per week
  • Open to: Full-time or Part-time
  • NO Weekends or On Call
  • Closed from 12:30PM-1:30PM for lunch.
  • As noted above, built in admin blocks for each doctor, daily.

Compensation to be competitive and negotiable in line with experience.

  • Comp to be pro/sal model, base range $100-130k+ negotiable based on experience in addition to competitive production
  • Up to 25K in Sign-On/Relocation Bonuses (must start role in 2024)
  • Generous vacation and sick time.
  • Benefits- medical, dental and vision insurance. 401K with an employee match.
  • Paid CE days and generous CE allowance as well as paid dues.

Qualifications: Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.


About Vacaville, CA:

Vacaville offers both exceptional value and affordability, located about half way between Sacramento and San Francisco. With a population 100,000, Vacaville is a city between some of CA’s largest hubs. It has a small town feel with all the amenities one would need and love. Low crime rates, affordable living and high-quality schools make this a great location for many to call home. The location boasts many types of recreational activities such as Lake Berryessa, which is commonly visited for fishing, water skiing, hiking as well as other adventures. Being located 1.5-2 hours from the mountains and the ocean also provides a great get away for avid skiers, hikers and beach goers. Napa Valley is not far for anyone looking to explore wine country and with UC Davis only 25 minutes away, the area continues to grow. 

Learn more about the wealth of experiences to be had in Vacaville, here.


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What makes the Culture of [your practice] unique?
"Hi, I'm Dr. Labadie. I'm the managing vet at Vacaville Animal Care Center. This is Dan, who's about to escape, because that's what he does. He's our clinic kitty. Okay. [collar ..."
- Megan, From NVA
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National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

NVA 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, NVA 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.
 
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