Veterinarian

Oak Animal Hospital is Seeking an Associate Veterinarian to Join Our Collaborative Team | 3-4 Day Work Week, No Weekends & Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus

Looking for a practice where you can enjoy excellent medicine, a true work-life balance, and a supportive team that genuinely enjoys coming to work?

Oak Animal Hospital has been serving the Vacaville community since 1984, providing compassionate, high-quality care for small animals in a collaborative, well-equipped environment. Whether you're an experienced veterinarian or a new graduate seeking mentorship, you'll find the support, flexibility, and autonomy to build the career you want.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• Flexible 3–4-day work week with no weekends
• Work alongside 2 skilled doctors and a long-tenured support team that allows you to focus on practicing great medicine.
• Strong mentorship for new graduates and collaborative support for experienced doctors
• Hands-on professional development through our PetOne Veterinary Training Center
• Loyal, appreciative clientele who often travel from communities like Placerville and San Jose because of the exceptional care they receive
• We value our team and maintain healthy client relationships
• Encouragement and support to pursue your individual medical interests
• Opportunity to practice integrative medicine alongside Dr. Valerie Chen, who offers acupuncture and traditional herbal therapy
• Primarily canine and feline medicine, with the option to see pocket pets and reptiles if desired
• Have a colleague looking for a change? We welcome veterinarians interested in joining together.

A Hospital Designed for Quality Medicine

Our well-equipped facility provides the tools you need to practice confidently, including:

• 3 exam rooms
• Digital radiography
• Brand-new digital dental radiography
• Modern anesthesia machines and dedicated dental wet table
• Complete in-house laboratory plus IDEXX reference laboratory
• Ultrasound
• Dedicated surgical suite
• Continued investment in new equipment and technology

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary of $120,000-$140,000 plus production (negotiable based on experience)
• Up to $20,000 Sign-On Bonus
• 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

Why Vacaville?

Located in Vacaville, CA , you'll enjoy the best of Northern California without the high cost of many surrounding cities. Vacaville sits conveniently between Sacramento and the San Francisco Bay Area , with Napa Valley, Davis, Fairfield, Walnut Creek, and Santa Rosa all within easy reach. Whether you prefer wine country weekends, city adventures, hiking, or family-friendly neighborhoods, you'll have it all nearby.

Who We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree from an AVMA-accredited veterinary school
• Veterinarians of all experience levels are encouraged to apply
• Dedicated mentorship for new graduates
• ECFVG or PAVE certification (if applicable)