Associate Veterinarian Montecito Veterinary Center

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day workweeks, plus a five-day no-Saturday option | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $160K-$170K + production | Signing, retention and relocation packages up to $75K Position Overview

Join Pet Vet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Montecito Veterinary Center. 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.

Montecito Veterinary Center has served the Sonoma County community since 1967. Our full-service hospital provides care for dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets and is equipped with in-house laboratory capabilities, digital radiology, dental radiology, and cold laser therapy. We also offer PennHIP examinations and certification submissions. Our efficient, experienced team gives doctors the support they need to focus on delivering exceptional, compassionate care.

You care for pets. We care for you.

Living and working in Santa Rosa means being surrounded by everything that makes Sonoma County special—from nearby redwood trails, vineyards, and the Northern California coast to a vibrant local food scene and welcoming community. With plenty of opportunities to explore or simply slow down and enjoy the scenery, it’s a place where building a meaningful life outside of work comes naturally.

At Montecito Veterinary Center, you’ll also find:

• A collaborative, fast-paced team that values every person’s contribution
• Experienced and efficient support staff who help doctors focus on practicing medicine
• A diverse caseload that includes dogs, cats, birds, and exotic pets
• Modern diagnostic and treatment capabilities, including in-house labs, digital and dental radiology, and cold laser therapy
• A strong commitment to continuity of care and lasting client relationships

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

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule
• Five shorter days; no Saturdays

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 compensation (40- hours) structure: $160,000-$170,000
• Quarterly production plan with no deficit carryover
• Signing, retention, and relocation packages up to $75,000
• 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

• 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…