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Western Veterinary Partners is searching for experienced veterinarians to join our team in a regional locum DVM role.

We’re hiring multiple locum veterinarians to support our hospitals throughout the state. Based on our current locations, locum DVMs will primarily serve hospitals in these areas:

• San Francisco peninsula
• Greater Sacramento
• Butte and Shasta counties

This is a full-time relief position that is perfect for doctors easily connect with diverse teams and would find fulfillment having a dynamic caseload.

We’re looking to hire veterinarians who will easily adapt to each hospital’s culture/needs and has hands-on experience in a small animal hospital. Large animal and exotic experience are a plus, but not required.

To be considered for the role, you must be a licensed DVM (or have the ability to become licensed) in California. Veterinarians who have 3+ years of clinical experience are encouraged to apply.

Get to know our hospitals:

Our California hospitals are well-established general practices that are dedicated to high standards of medicine and client care. While each of our locations are different, excellent doctor-to-doctor collaboration and a well utilized support staff are staples at them all.

San Francisco peninsula locations:

• 2 sister hospitals within 6 miles of each other (with additional locations coming soon)
• Multiple RVTs on staff
• Small animal GP services
• Both locations are multi-doctor clinics
• Excellent support staff training process
• Beautiful location with mature trees and committed client base

Greater Sacramento locations:

• 2 Elk Grove locations within 5 miles of each other (Sacramento location coming soon)
• Multiple RVTs on staff
• Small animal and exotic medicine
• Both locations are multi-doctor clinics
• Highly rated locations in the community
• Longstanding clientele
• GP and advanced procedures (including orthopedics)

Butte and Shasta counties:

• 2 locations located in Bella Vista and Chico (under 1.5 hours apart)
• Small and mixed animal medicine (~25% large animal)
• Both locations are multi-doctor clinics
• Multiple RVTs on staff
• Paperless PMS (Cornerstone)
• Great community reputations (nearly 5 star ratings)
• GP and advanced services (including equine dentistry, emergencies, and alternative medicine)

WVP is committed to retaining excellent doctors and has established a competitive benefits program that focuses on work/life balance and allows our team to live a life of adventure.

Full-time benefits include:

• Generous compensation DOE
• $100,000 bonus program
• Mileage reimbursement
• Flexible work schedule
• 3 weeks PTO with rollover
• No emergency or on-call hours
• Annual CE allowance with days to attend
• Paid parental leave/bonding time
• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Professional development assistance
• Paid license renewal fees and membership dues
• AVMA PLIT coverage
• Investment in your interests (annual passes, charity donation, gym membership, etc.)
• Thought-partnership with a talented Medical Advisory Board
• Plus much more!

If a varied caseload and opportunity to connect with multiple teams sounds like a dream, connect today to learn more about our hospitals and how you'll be incorporated into their teams!

Western Veterinary Partners is a people-centric veterinary support organization. Our mission is to improve the lives of veterinarians, and help them grow professionally and personally, while providing a supportive environment for team members, families, and their pets. We have several locations throughout the U.S. that are committed to client education and vary between single-doctor and multi-doctor practices.