Hatton Veterinary Hospital, located in the heart of California, is searching for an Associate DVM to join our Elk Grove team.

We’re looking for an Associate who:

• Has 2+ years of clinical experience in a small animal hospital
• Loves companion animal medicine (any special interests are welcome!)
• Is confident, capable, and thrives in ever changing environments
• Is a team player and motivated to learn and grow
• Wants to join a dedicated team where everyone is willing to lend a helping hand
• Understands the importance of client education and communicates effectively, compassionately, and respectfully
• Is licensed (or able to become licensed) in the state of California

We know you have your choice to work at a lot of great practices, so, why do we think you will love joining our multi-doctor team?

• We have been working with cats, dogs, and birds at our Elk Grove location for more than 26 years!
• Our clientele is wonderful and stable, just like our support staff
• We have 4 talented doctors plus an additional relief DVM
• Our support team is well-utilized and includes 4 RVTs!
• We function as a paper-lite hospital (Avimark)
• We are well-equipped with IDEXX in-house lab equipment, digital xrays, digital dental xrays, a full surgical suite, and pharmacy
• Our goal is (and always has been) to provide the best quality of care to our patients, outstanding customer service to our clients, and a fulfilling career to our team
• Plus, we offer additional services like acupuncture and integrative medicine!

Full-time benefits package:

• Competitive base salary DOE
• Exciting bonus program / relocation assistance
• Generous annual PTO with rollover
• Flexible scheduling
• Medical, dental, and vision plans (with HSA option)
• Paid parental leave/ bonding time
• Annual CE allowance with days off to attend
• Professional development assistance
• Paid professional membership dues/licensing
• Structured mentorship program
• 401(k) options
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Personal pet discounts
• Investment in your interests (park passes, charity donation, etc.)
• Plus more!

Flexible scheduling:

While we are looking to hire a full-time role, those interested in part-time are also encouraged to apply. Our current hours are 8am-6pm on weekdays and 8am-4pm on Saturdays. Regular Saturday coverage is required for this role (2 Saturdays each month). There are no on-call services or emergency hours required for this role.

Next steps:

Join our team at Hatton Vet to better serve pets in Elk Grove, CA, and beyond. APPLY TODAY to contribute your skills and passion to our mission of promoting the health and well-being of pets in our community.

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