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Central Animal Hospital in Petaluma, CA is seeking an associate Veterinarian who values work-life-balance and operating with a fun-loving team. If you enjoy being surrounded with a trained team that are truly passionate about what they do and a management team that puts priority on your mental health and wellbeing, then you may be an excellent fit for our hospital. We treat the area’s small animals with sincere compassion that our clients have come to expect and appreciate. Our hard-working team includes three RVTs and many assistants that are in school for their RVT license.

We are a full service, AAHA accredited small animal hospital, located in the heart of beautiful downtown Petaluma. We primarily see canine and feline patients, but also take in pocket pets, reptiles, and the occasional chicken!  We have an amazing clientele who deeply believe in the quality care we provide to their pets. We have full surgical offerings including orthopedics and preventative procedures such as gastropexy.  We provide thorough dentistry with full mouth radiographs on every case. 

Our team would be a great fit for either a new grad or experienced vet. This is an excellent opportunity for mentorship! Our leadership team is dedicated to creating, maintaining, and growing a supportive environment for all of our team members no matter their role or how long they have been part of our team. The full-time veterinarian schedule is 4 days a week, 10 hours a day, with rotating Saturdays.

Petaluma is a historic small town with a unique mix of new-age shops and restaurants (many are pet friendly!). This town was formed in 1851 and is one of the California’s oldest cites. Its prime location near San Francisco, the ocean, and the snow makes it an ideal home for nearly everyone.

Benefits include superior salary, signing bonus, medical benefits (including health, dental and vision), 401(k), employee assistance program (EAP), CE allowance, vacation, dues, liability coverage, and so much more.

Our practice has a positive, wellbeing-focused culture that we’d love to tell you about. Get the conversation started by applying today!