Associate Veterinarian Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150K–$170K | Sign-on bonus up to $100K

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Meadow Vista. You'll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Meadow Vista offers a peaceful foothill setting near Auburn, with wooded scenery, local parks, and easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation throughout Placer County. It's an inviting place to enjoy a quieter pace while remaining connected to the surrounding region. At Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic, you'll also find:

• A trusted community presence serving local pets and families since 1948
• A full range of services, including wellness care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and grooming
• A collaborative care model that brings board-certified specialists to the clinic to work alongside an experienced in-house team on integrated, multimodal care

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Meadow Vista offers flexible scheduling options, including:

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule
• No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations

If flexibility is important to you, we'll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work.

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include:

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150,000-$170,000
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000 with a three-year commitment
• No negative accrual option and no non-compete
• Relocation assistance
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution
• Team member pet discounts
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP
• CE stipends and career development resources
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources

• Comprehensive patient exams and medical work-ups
• Client communication and education
• Performing diagnostic procedures and surgery
• Maintaining accurate medical records
• Pharmacy duties such as prescribing medications to patients and following controlled substance protocols
• Promote teamwork and staff efficiency
• Work with the Hospital Manager on weekly priorities and expectations
• Evaluate and monitor protocols for the daily running of the hospital from intake to discharge
• Monitor cases in the hospital and attend daily rounds when possible to be sure the highest standards are being upheld
• Participate in practice management updates and training at all levels
• Performs other duties as assigned by Management.

• Veterinarian degree (DVM or VMD) from an accredited college or university
• Current State Veterinary License
• DEA registration must be obtained and maintained
• 1+ years of experience in a veterinary practice
• Strong diagnostic and clinical skills.
• Excellent surgical and dental skills.
• Ability to work well in a team-oriented…