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Dvm Launch
Citrus Heights, California

Associate Veterinarian – Sunrise Blvd Veterinary Hospital

Veterinarian 8.3 Work-LifeNo callNo weekendsFull-Time

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.

Posted 3mo ago

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

DEA LicenseBoard Certification

Key Skills

Veterinary medicineClinical practiceClient relationsAnimal careDiagnostic imaging

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.

What does the Veterinary Medicine market look like in California?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Work-life score8.3 / 10 · top 25% in veterinary medicineranked against 3,392 Veterinary Medicine listingslisting-based score, 0–10
Listed pay$140k–$220kVeterinary Medicine median $160k (middle half $145k–$183k)59 comparable listings, Nov 2026
Cost-of-living adjusted pay~$163k in purchasing powerCalifornia index 110.7 (US = 100)BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Veterinary Medicine listings in California243 active3,440 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Nov 2026
Work settingon-sitepeers: 72% no call · 68% no weekends50 benchmarked listings
Sign-on & loan repayment$10k sign-onCalifornia healthcare professional listings (all specialties): 47% state a sign-on bonus (median $38k) · 14% offer loan repayment367 active listings, Nov 2026
New Veterinary Medicine listings1,282 in the last 30 days483 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
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index (3,392 Veterinary Medicine listings), BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Nov 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

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.

Top Veterinarian Jobs

38 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution

38 jobs · 14 employers
8
<$140k
4
$140k-160k
13
$160k-180k
4
$180k-200k
9
$200k+

Annual compensation range

Benefits & Perks

37 jobs · 14 employers
Sign-on bonus
92% this job
CME allowance
92% this job
401k / retirement match
92% this job
Relocation assistance
68% this job

Share of similar jobs offering each benefit

#1

Associate Veterinarian

Companion Pet Partners · Santa Cruz, California

$160k-$210k
#2

Veterinarian - Madera, CA

Vet Cor · Madera, California

$150k-$200k
#3

Feline Veterinarian - Chico, CA

$150k-$200k
#4

Veterinarian - Merced, CA

$170k-$200k
+ 36 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 5.7this job 8.3
Better work-life than 90% of Veterinary Medicine listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 3,392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call
  • No weekends
  • On-site
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About Dvm Launch

Veterinary Services
San Ramon, California

Benefits & Perks

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
Pet insurance discount

Living in Citrus Heights

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$459k≈ 3.3× annual pay
Typical market rent
$1,883/mo≈ 16% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
28 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
106.7
State income tax
Up to 13.3%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Sep 2026), Zillow market rents (Sep 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Sacramento-Roseville-Folsom, CA metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.