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Description
Want to be excited to come to work? Want to choose the shifts you work? Want to put more LIFE into your work life balance?
We are a team-first, independent companion animal veterinary practice with the team, equipment and resources in place to allow you to thrive.
Your Opportunity:
This is a unique, tailor-made position specifically designed to YOUR specifications.
Pay: $175,000 minimum base (for 4 day week) - We pay hourly. Yes, get paid fairly for your time. Get paid for completing your records. Get paid for calling clients. Get paid the same regardless of schedule/procedure/drug choice. Get paid on vacation! Take control of your income without feeling like a salesman.
Shifts: Work a minimum 5 days every 2 weeks.
Practice outstanding medicine with all the toys and none of drama. Pups, kitties, exotics if you’re into it. Routine care, urgent care, surgery and dentistry - if you’re into that too.
Come and see how rewarding and low stress veterinary practice can and should be!
Our People:
Our team is the bees knees. We prioritize and invest in the wellbeing of our team members. Both personal and professional. Self-care; Time away from work; Proactively finding ways for you to do more of what you enjoy and less (or none!) of what you don't.
We are a team of veterinary professionals, who practice with integrity. We maintain honesty and transparency in everything we do. No ego’s, no micromanaging. Our leaders listen and lead by example and are held accountable like everyone else. We are efficient, extremely good communicators and have high expectations of each other.
We have a support staff of exceptionally efficient, fun and capable animal lovers. RVT’s (4), VA's (5) and CSR's (5) that allow our doctors to focus on what they love and are good at. Our Practice Manager is the cheerleader of our team. Their primary focus is preventing drama, solving problems and being the biggest supporter of our work family.
Our team of Doctor's are experienced, collaborative and supportive. We don't take ourselves too seriously, we love what we do and we are all continually learning from each other.
Dr Hayden Webster is a 2006 Massey University (New Zealand) grad.
Dr Courtney Starr is a 2022 UC Davis grad
Dr Elisabeth Klapstein is a 1997 University of Florida grad.
Dr Deborah Cousyn is a 1984 UC Davis grad.
Our Practice:
Purpose built 7200sqft practice in an idyllic country setting.
Focus your time on what excites you and let our team of outstanding CSR’s and Technicians handle the rest.
Never have a financial conversation with a client again! Unless that’s your jam?
We work 8-5.30pm (Mon-Fri). First appointment is 8.00 and last appointment is 4.30pm. The hospital is locked up and dark by 5.30pm. No really! Go be with your family/friends/pets!
We have 2 hour unscheduled lunch breaks. No really! Take your lunch, catch up on records.
Our Home:
Lockeford is a tight-knit community in the heart of wine, cherry and almond country. We are 40 minutes south of Sacramento and an hour from the Bay Area. Tahoe, Yosemite, Napa and San Francisco are all an easy day trip away! Live in town, commute from the city or buy an orchard or horse property and live the country life. World class hiking, camping, fishing/boating, skiing is on your back doorstep!
Bring your skills, passion and bright personality to our corner of sunny northern CA!
Compensation and Benefits Package:
Country vibe with City benefits!
Great pay - We pay an extremely competitive fair and negotiable rate for the hours you work. Simple.
Relocation stipend
You pick minimum 5 shifts every 2 weeks
No after hours emergency work
Health and Life Insurance
401k with 4% match
5 weeks paid vacation
2 weeks paid maternity/paternity leave
Holiday pay
3 days paid CE time off
Generous CE stipend
Uniform allowance;
Paid Dues and licenses
Requirements
What are we looking for?
Contribute to the positive culture of our practice
Build relationships with our clients
Communicate effectively and help continue the growth of our practice.
We are looking for someone, first and foremost that will exceed our client’s expectations and treat staff the way they deserve to be treated.
New Grads or experienced doctors welcome.
Come to work excited to be there with a positive attitude and lead by example
Ready to upgrade your work environment and be excited to go to work again? Let's share a meal and find out how we can help!
