Associate Veterinarian - Mt. Shasta Animal Hospital
Listed compensation
starting at $125K
The week · per this posting · weekdays assumed
Ask the employer about the work setting, call expectations, nights and shift pattern and time off.
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
Job 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
What We Offer
- Signing bonus and relocation assistance
- Pay starting at $125,000 plus production
- 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
Provide high-quality small animal care, including wellness exams, medical treatments, and surgical procedures. Contribute to a collaborative, learning-focused team environment while maintaining excellent client trust.
Requirements
Must be a licensed or eligible Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) in California. Candidates of all experience levels are welcome to apply, with a focus on passion for medicine and team culture.
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, 74% have no call, 52% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Listed pay | not listed | Veterinary Medicine median $170k (middle half $155k–$190k)70 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost of living | California index 110.7 | US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 270 active | 3,172 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 74% no call · 52% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $125k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings: 37% state a sign-on bonus (median $50k) · 13% offer loan repayment391 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 948 in the last 30 days | 550 the 30 days before (+72%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +3.7% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Top Veterinarian Jobs
25 matches · ranked by paySalary Distribution
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Benefits & Perks
24 jobs · 15 employersShare of similar jobs offering each benefit
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Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,095 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.
- No weekends
Benefits & Perks
Living in Mount Shasta
- Typical 3-bedroom home value
- $440k
- Median resident rent
- $1,406/mo
- Residents’ average commute
- 21 min
- State income tax
- Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology
Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.
City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.