Managing Veterinarian
Lead with Purpose at Vacaville Animal Care Center Managing Veterinarian Opportunity Advance your leadership career without giving up hands-on medicine. Vacaville Animal Care Center is in Vacaville, California-conveniently situated between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area, and just minutes from Napa Valley and Davis. At our well-established hospital, you'll join a trusted team that has served the pets and families of Solano County for more than 60 years. As our Managing Veterinarian, you'll help shape the future of the practice while providing exceptional patient care alongside an experienced, collaborative team. We offer a competitive base salary of $150,000-$180,000 (DOE), production and leadership incentives, sign-on and relocation assistance, equity opportunities, and the support of a national veterinary network-allowing you to focus on your patients, your team, and your career. Why Veterinarians Choose Vacaville Animal Care Center Established, community-trusted hospital with a loyal client base Collaborative team of 3 experienced veterinarians Monday-Friday schedule with no weekends Excellent 2:1 technician-to-doctor ratio Supportive, family-like culture with outstanding work-life balance Highly tenured team that values mentorship and collaboration Practice Exceptional Medicine You'll have the resources to provide outstanding care, including: Brand-new ultrasound, digital radiography, and digital dental radiography 5 fully equipped exam rooms Modern equipment and strong operational support Clinical autonomy backed by a nationally recognized veterinary organization Whether your passion is surgery, dentistry, internal medicine, or preventive care, you'll have the flexibility to continue growing your clinical interests. Lead and Inspire As Managing Veterinarian, you will: Provide medical leadership and clinical direction Mentor associate veterinarians Partner with hospital and regional leadership to drive success Help shape medical protocols and team development Maintain an active clinical caseload Leadership experience is welcomed but not required. If you're ready to take the next step, we'll provide the mentorship and leadership development to help you succeed. Compensation & Benefits Base salary: $150,000-$180,000 (DOE) 22-23% production plus leadership incentives Sign-on bonus and relocation assistance Medical, dental, vision, and 401(k) with employer match Generous PTO, CE allowance, and paid CE days Paid licensure, professional dues, and VIN membership Employee pet care discounts Four-week paid sabbatical retention bonus Equity opportunity with cash buy-in for up to 10% hospital ownership Why Vacaville? Enjoy the best of Northern California with easy access to Napa Valley, Sacramento, and the Bay Area. Vacaville offers an affordable cost of living, excellent outdoor recreation, family-friendly neighborhoods, and an exceptional quality of life. Who We're Looking For An experienced veterinarian ready to lead as Managing Veterinarian or Medical Director Or a clinician eager to grow into leadership with mentorship and support Current DVM (or equivalent) from an AVMA-accredited college ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable) National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them. At NVA, we're on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership. At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here's what to expect when interacting with us: •We'll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending •We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication •All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: •There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at . Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA! NVA 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, NVA 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. NVA 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.
