Associate Veterinarian

Location: Redding, California

Contract: Full Time

Base Salary: $160k - $190k

Job Description: How about weekends off, a proper lunch break, and Lake Tahoe ninety minutes away?

This AAHA-accredited hospital has cared for Grass Valley pets for over 60 years! The team has nearly 90 years of experience between them.

One vet holds a PhD in pharmacology and also competes in biathlon. Another is a board-certified shelter medicine specialist who co-founded the Association of Shelter Veterinarians. The third built her own six-doctor hospital from scratch. It’s a small, seasoned team where you’ll learn something every day.

What You’ll Love:

  • $160k–$190k base, plus production with no negative accrual

  • Up to $100,000 in signing, retention and relocation packages

  • Weekends off! Monday to Friday, with a real lunch hour

  • Mentorship from vets with specialty, PhD and practice-owner backgrounds

  • AAHA accredited, with digital radiology, ultrasound and an in-house lab

  • A dedicated anaesthesia nurse on every surgery

  • Paid parental leave, CE stipend, and medical, dental and vision cover

  • Calm app access, a 24/7 EAP and a team hardship fund

Weekends off, experienced mentors and the Sierra on your doorstep.

Qualifications & Requirements:

  • DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited institution

  • Active veterinary license in the state of California or eligibility to obtain

  • Minimum 2+ years experience

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