Associate Veterinarian – Sunrise Blvd Veterinary Hospital
Listed compensation
$140K - $220K
The week · per this posting · Monday – Friday
Ask the employer about the work setting, nights and shift pattern and time off.
Job Description
Associate Veterinarian- No weekends!
- Location: 7484 Sunrise Blvd, Citrus Heights, CA 95610
- Compensation: $140,000–$220,000/year + Sign-on Bonus + Relocation Assistance
- Schedule: Full-Time, Monday–Friday (No Weekends!)
Are you ready to break free from corporate medicine and practice veterinary care your way?
Sunrise Blvd Veterinary Hospital is seeking a compassionate and motivated Associate Veterinarian to join our brand-new, state-of-the-art facility. As part of Sunrise Blvd Animal Hospital, we’re backed by over 50 years of veterinary excellence through our parent brand, Rocklin Park, Inc., which owns and operates 11 successful practices across the Sacramento region.
Whether you're an experienced DVM or a new graduate, we welcome you! New grads are supported with a structured 4-month mentorship program to help you confidently launch your career.
Why Join Us?
Modern Facility with the support and stability of an established network
Freedom to practice medicine without quotas, negative accruals, or corporate pressure
Full-time schedule with no weekend shifts, promoting true work-life balance
Supportive, collaborative team with strong client relationships and high standards of care
Access to board-certified specialists in surgery, cardiology, radiology, and internal medicine
All radiographs reviewed by a board-certified radiologist
No on-call or emergency shifts
Benefits Package Includes:
Salary: $160,000–$220,000/year (DOE)
Sign-on bonus up to $10,000 with signed contract
$10,000 relocation assistance
3 weeks PTO + 1 week CE PTO
Generous CE allowance
Medical, dental, vision, chiropractic & acupuncture insurance
Malpractice insurance
401(k) with 4% employer match
Licensing & professional dues covered (DVM license, DEA, VIN membership, etc.)
Pet Insurance Discount
If you’re looking for a long-term opportunity to grow with a supportive team in a practice that values your autonomy and wellbeing—we’d love to meet you!
Key Responsibilities
Provide high-quality veterinary care to patients in a state-of-the-art facility without corporate quotas. Collaborate with a supportive team and access board-certified specialists to ensure excellent clinical outcomes.
Requirements
The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Candidates must hold a valid DVM license and be committed to maintaining high standards of veterinary care.
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)), so the posted ~$180k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $163k in an average-cost state. 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, 72% have no call, 68% require no weekends.
| Measure | This job | Market |
|---|---|---|
| Work-life score | 8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicine | ranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10 |
| Listed pay | $140k–$220k | Veterinary Medicine median $160k (middle half $145k–$183k)59 comparable listings, Nov 2026 |
| Cost-of-living adjusted pay | ~$163k in purchasing power | California index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024) |
| Veterinary Medicine listings in California | 243 active | 3,440 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Work setting | on-site | peers: 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings |
| Sign-on & loan repayment | $10k sign-on | California healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment367 active listings, Nov 2026 |
| New Veterinary Medicine listings | 1,282 in the last 30 days | 483 the 30 days before (+165%)U.S., first seen on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026 |
| Veterinary Medicine pay trend | +1.8% vs prior quarter | —through Oct 2026 |
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Associate Veterinarian – Sunrise Blvd Veterinary Hospital at Dvm Launch a 8.3 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as excellent. This places the position in the top 25% in Veterinary Medicine — ranked against 3,392 active Veterinary Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties, no weekend requirements.
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