Veterinary Surgeon

Job Description

Vista Veterinary Specialists in Sacramento, CA is seeking a full-time small animal surgeon to join our 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital.

We are excited to announce that we will be moving into a full-service state-of-the-art specialty and Emergency hospital in the Spring of 2025.

We are eager to find the right full-time surgeon with leadership and strong people skills to help us grow and expand our ability to provide much-needed surgical care for our referral and general community. In return, we are offering an exceptional compensation package including a $100K signing bonus. In this position, you will have the ability to achieve your financial goals and have lifestyle flexibility enabling you to build your own appointment and surgery schedule. There will be no on-call duties required for this position.

Our hospital

Our current hospital has 3 surgical suites and advanced care equipment including a full complement of Stryker and Storz arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic equipment, LigaSure, Stryker and TPS power equipment, various plating systems (locking and standard LC-DCP) and various cruciate repair systems (TPLO, CBLO, TightRope, Securos crimping system). In addition, we provide state-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring and ventilator support, an ICU, on-site Vimago CT/fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and a full in-house laboratory. We can also provide preferred equipment to the successful candidate.

Our team

In addition to our 9 skilled emergency veterinarians, our team consists of 2 board-certified criticalists, 2 board-certified internists, highly skilled RVTs, and assistants. We are also supported by contracted services which include radiology, cardiology, and surgery.

Our town

Sacramento offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor activities for both individuals and families who love beautiful weather most of the year. No matter where you are located within the area, you can find hiking/biking trails of all levels, fishing, and just about any outdoor activity you can think of. Sacramento is also the perfect place for foodies, with our array of cultural backgrounds. If you enjoy the outdoors, a short drive will take you to the Napa Valley wine country, the famous ski slopes and pristine beaches of Lake Tahoe, the countless offerings of San Francisco, and the stunning northern California coast. Northern Californians are committed to taking care of each other and ensuring our community stays affordable and enjoyable. We support our local businesses (small and large) and are known for our fresh farm-to-table eating.

Compensation

Compensation for this position is structured as a base salary or production-based model—whichever is greater. Base salary ranges from $280,000 to $300,000, commensurate with experience and qualifications. In addition, we offer a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision coverage, a 401(k) retirement plan, continuing education allowance, paid vacation, relocation support, and a highly desirable work schedule.

Ethos Veterinary Health:

Vista is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network of hospitals, providing our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network of hospitals, but still maintain our distinctive identity. The focus of Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high-quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. Our advancements center around three main areas: Transformative Science, Knowledge, and Collaboration.

Interested candidates can submit their CVs to Beth Bardell at Beth.Bardell@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.

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Sacramento, California, United States

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