Associate Veterinarian – Flexible Scheduling Available | Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic

Practice exceptional medicine with more room for life | Three- or four-day and lifestyle scheduling options with no Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations | Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150K–$170K | Sign-on bonus up to $100K  

Position Overview

Join PetVet Care Centers as a Veterinarian (DVM or VMD) supporting Meadow Vista. You’ll practice alongside an experienced team of veterinarians, technicians, and support staff, in close partnership with the Care Center / Hospital Manager and Regional Director. It's the local heart of a care center with its own identity, team, and culture—backed by the support and resources of a national network. 

You care for pets. We care for you. 

Why You’ll Love Working Here 

Meadow Vista offers a peaceful foothill setting near Auburn, with wooded scenery, local parks, and easy access to hiking, biking, and outdoor recreation throughout Placer County. It’s an inviting place to enjoy a quieter pace while remaining connected to the surrounding region. At Meadow Vista Veterinary Clinic, you’ll also find: 

• A trusted community presence serving local pets and families since 1948 
• A full range of services, including wellness care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, and grooming 
• A collaborative care model that brings board-certified specialists to the clinic to work alongside an experienced in-house team on integrated, multimodal care

Flexibility Options & Work-Life Harmony 

For Doctors interested in a different way to structure their role, Meadow Vista offers flexible scheduling options, including: 

• Three- or four-day workweeks, including a rotating 3/4/3 schedule 
• No Saturdays or reduced Saturday rotations 

If flexibility is important to you, we’ll work together to explore a schedule that aligns with how you want to work. 

Compensation for other schedule options will be commensurate with hours worked. Full benefit packages are available for schedules of 30+ hours per week. Select benefit packages are available for part-time team members.

What We Offer

We care deeply about supporting our team members - professionally and personally. Benefits include: 

• Full-time (40-hour) compensation structure: $150,000-$170,000 
• Sign-on bonus up to $100,000 with a three-year commitment 
• No negative accrual option and no non-compete 
• Relocation assistance 
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance 
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, or foster placement 
• 401(k) with discretionary contribution 
• Team member pet discounts 
• Emotional wellbeing support, including Calm app access and 24/7 EAP 
• CE stipends and career development resources 
• Grant Circle, a relief fund for team members facing personal hardship 
• Local care center / hospital culture backed by national resources  

Ready to take the next step? Apply today. For questions or a confidential career conversation, contact Heather Williams at  for additional information about our data practices.