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Veterinarian | High-Quality Medicine in a Community You Will Love
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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$129,971 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
- $200,000.00 Employment sector Clinical Practice Min Experience Any Experience Level Considered Min Education Doctorate/DVM Required Travel None Species Small Mammals +3 Feline Canine Amphibian / Reptile Salary
- Type Yearly Salary Type Relief +2 Part-Time Full-Time Position Veterinarian See more See less AI Summary & Insights Summary Insights Veterinarian | High-Quality Medicine in a Community You Will Love The insights provided are generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies.
- Valley Animal Hospital, Merced, CA Since 1985, Valley Animal Hospital (VAH) has proudly served dogs, cats, exotics, and pocket pets in Merced, CA, delivering top-notch veterinary care.
- designed for a smooth, efficient workflow.
Exam rooms:
6 (one small, closet-sized).Surgical suite:
3 tables, ideal for up to 2 veterinarians at a time.Treatment area:
includes dental table.Boarding:
small on-site facility. What We Offer Work/life balance- no after-hour requirements.
Flexible Schedule Options:
Four 10-hour workdays. Part-time or relief work welcome. No on-call, flexible shifts.State-of-the-art equipment:
Digital radiography (standard & dental). Ultrasound. Bovie electrocautery unit.Advanced procedures:
soft tissue, orthopedic, dental surgeries, chemotherapy.In-house lab testing:
IDEXX CBC/Chem.Client engagement:
Rover Rewards Loyalty Program. Mentorship & Support We value growth and hands-on learning! While our clinic pace is busy, we provide a gradual onboarding process for new graduates to ease into managing a full caseload. You'll have the opportunity to learn by doing, steadily building your confidence and skills while integrating into our workflow. Success in this role is enhanced by excellent communication skills, as building strong relationships with clients and our team is essential for providing top-notch care. We also support Large Animal Veterinarians transitioning to small animal medicine and provide resources for new graduates to connect, collaborate, and thrive: Structured orientation with 1-on-1 surgical guidance. Zoom calls and roundtables with other recent graduates. Peer advisors for networking and career guidance. Dedicated Slack group for case reviews and collaboration.Compensation & Benefits Salary:
$170,000- $200,000 annually (DOE). Generous sign-on bonus. Relocation assistance. Medical, dental, and vision coverage. 401(k) with company match. CE allowance + paid CE days. Paid parental leave (birth/adoption). Licensing, dues, and liability coverage. FSA, EAP, staff discounts, and referral bonuses. Exclusive Perks Through Resources for Living
- savings on electronics, travel, entertainment, fitness, and more.
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Send your resume to Jose Izarpate at Jizarpate@vetcor.comJob ID:
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- $400 $238 High-Speed Internet $60
- $130 $73 Transportation Gasoline (1 gallon) $4.