VCA Elk Grove Animal Hospital located in Elk Grove, CA is looking for a full-time associate veterinarian who enjoys practicing advanced medicine with a cohesive, tenured team.

Our hospital is open 6 days (closed Sunday) and doctors typically work 4 days each week on a rotating schedule that will include Saturdays and evenings. 

VCA Elk Grove Animal Hospital is a full-service veterinary hospital that includes wellness care for all ages, surgery, digital radiology, ultrasound, dentistry, in-house lab work, boarding, and basic grooming.  Many of our doctors and support staff have been here for 10-30+ years!  We pride ourselves on providing a hometown feel for our clients while backing it up with top notch medicine and equipment that comes from being part of the VCA family.

VCA Elk Grove Animal Hospital has been serving the Elk Grove, Sacramento, Wilton, and Lodi communities for over 50 years and our community continues to grow.  The city of Elk Grove is very family friendly with parks around every corner, lots of organized sports and activities for all ages and a very highly rated school system.  There are numerous restaurants, breweries/wineries, parks and activities- including numerous festivals in Elk Grove Regional park and District 56, sports, and soon-to-be-open Sky River Casino.  If you seek additional adventure, Elk Grove is a short drive to Sacramento and only a few hours from the mountains, lakes, San Francisco/Napa and more.

Check out our Community Partnerships Here: Sacramento SPCA,  Elk Grove Animal Services and Front Street Animal Shelter

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At VCA we are committed to equity, inclusion, and diversity, and strive to be a place where a talented mix of people want to come, stay, and do their best work.

As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Health & Well-being

• Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Vault financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources)
• 401k retirement savings plan with company match
• Health/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services
• Paid parental, vacation and sick leave

Professional Development

• Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days
• WOOF University - offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff
• VCA Academy's Mentorship Program - participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting
• Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program

Additional Benefits

• Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets
• 100% paid professional liability coverage
• 100% paid life insurance
• 100% paid short-term disability insurance
• Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists