Associate Veterinarian
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Job Description
Veterinarian | No Weekends + Mountain Views | Mt. Shasta, CA
Ready to practice in a modern, team-focused hospital at the base of Mount Shasta? Join Mt. Shasta Animal Hospital and enjoy a supportive team, a healthy culture, and unmatched access to outdoor adventure—all with no weekends or emergency shifts.
About Us
- 3-DVM small animal hospital with expanded facilities and a collaborative team
- Idexx in-house lab, digital and dental x-ray, ultrasound, and laser therapy
- Three skilled RVTs and dedicated assistants supporting high-quality care
- Strong CE culture, mentorship for all levels, and exceptional management support
What You'll Do
- Deliver exceptional small animal care in wellness, medicine, and surgery
- Contribute to a positive, learning-focused team culture
- Enjoy work-life balance with protected time to recharge outdoors
Requirements
- Licensed (or eligible) DVM in California
- Any experience level welcome; leadership potential a plus
- Passion for medicine, learning, and building client trust
- Excited to live and work in a vibrant, scenic mountain community
Benefits & Compensation
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short-term disability
- 401(k) with employer match
- CE stipend, PTO, and reimbursement of licensure, DEA, and professional dues
- AVMA PLIT coverage, EAP, and personal pet discounts
- In-house mentorship programs and EAP wellness initiatives
Key Responsibilities
Deliver high-quality small animal care including wellness exams, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment while building strong client trust.
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Certifications
Key Skills
Veterinary Medicine Career Context
The cost-of-living index for California is 110.7 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 63.6% of California clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 50 active Veterinary Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 66% have no call, 54% require no weekends.
Bigfork Animal Hospital ranks #9 of 17 employers hiring Veterinarian on WeekdayDoc by average advertised pay.
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- No weekends
Living in Mount Shasta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $435k
- Typical market rent
- $2,333/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- 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.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.