Associate Veterinarian- Bowman Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$110k-$190k
Listing transparency3 of 6 stated
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- Employment & setting
- Full-Time
- Call expectations
- Not specified
- Weekends
- No weekends
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian (DVM) – Auburn, CA
Bowman Veterinary Hospital | Proud DVM Launch Partner | Privately Owned
Are you looking for more than just a job—something with mentorship, purpose, and a pathway to grow in private practice?
Bowman Veterinary Hospital, a proud DVM Launch partner hospital, is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who wants to practice high-quality medicine while also helping mentor and inspire the next generation of veterinarians.
About Us
Bowman Veterinary Hospital has been a trusted part of the Auburn community for years, delivering relationship-driven, personalized care in a welcoming, collaborative environment.
- As part of DVM Launch, we are committed to:
- Hands-on mentorship for new grads
- Providing externship opportunities with real clinical experience
- Creating a growth-focused environment where veterinarians thrive long-term
- Supporting the future of independent, privately owned veterinary medicine
Our hospital offers
- Digital radiology, in-house lab, and ultrasound
- Dentistry, surgery, and internal medicine
- Integrative services including acupuncture and laser therapy
- A collaborative team with strong support staff and a positive culture
Your Role
- Deliver high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care
- Build meaningful relationships with clients and patients
- Collaborate with a supportive and experienced team
- Mentor veterinary students during externships and clinical rotations
- Grow your skills with guidance—or step into a leadership/mentorship role if experienced
Who You Are
- DVM or VMD (new grads strongly encouraged!)
- Passionate about mentorship and teaching
- Excited about working in private practice medicine
- Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Motivated to grow clinically and professionally
Why DVM Launch + Bowman?
- Structured mentorship and onboarding support
- Opportunities to teach and shape veterinary students
- A network of privately owned hospitals—no corporate red tape
- Career growth pathways in medicine, mentorship, and leadership
- A culture that values your voice, your development, and your goals
What We Offer
- Competitive salary + production
- Flexible scheduling with strong work-life balance (no weekends!)
- CE allowance + mentorship support
- Paid licensing, dues, and liability coverage
- PTO + employee pet benefits
- Build Your Career While Shaping the Future of Veterinary Medicine
At Bowman Veterinary Hospital, you’re not just joining a practice—you’re becoming part of a movement to support, mentor, and grow the next generation of veterinarians through DVM Launch.
Key Responsibilities
The Associate Veterinarian will provide high-quality medical, surgical, and dental care while building strong relationships with clients and patients. Additionally, the role involves mentoring veterinary students and collaborating with a supportive team in a private practice setting.
Requirements
Candidates must hold a DVM or VMD degree and possess a strong passion for mentorship and teaching. The role is suitable for new graduates who are team-oriented and motivated to grow both clinically and professionally.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
In California, the Veterinary Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$160k (64 salary observations; 201 listings), vs ~$140k nationally (412 salary observations; 2,587 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2026-02-01 through 2026-09-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
Of the 40 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 70% have no call, 60% require no weekends.
Veterinary Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is down 20.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Aug 2026).
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$150k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $136k in an average-cost state. 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
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Listing-based score
Above average in Veterinary
- No weekends
Living in Auburn
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $610k
- Typical market rent
- $2,222/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
- 106.7
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.
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