Associate Veterinarian

What makes Mendocino Animal Hospital so different from the others?

We have a special blend of quirky, passionate and professional team members that strive to offer the same care that we expect and receive when our beloved pets need treatment. If you are looking for a community where your clients are your friends, then Mendocino Animal Hospital is for you.

Our location is ideal for the candidate who desires to see a wide variety of medical, dental and surgical cases. Being a multi-doctor practice makes it easy to consult your colleagues regarding challenging cases. Fortunately, if a particular case requires more than we can appropriately handle, there are three 24 hour specialty centers less than one hour away.

We are AAHA accredited and Feline Friendly Certified. We are privately owned and would like to stay that way. Partnership potential is available for those interested and would like to work toward that.

Primary Job Responsibilities

• Examine animals to detect and determine the nature of diseases or injuries.
• Treat sick or injured animals by prescribing medication, dressing wounds, performing surgery, or other therapies.
• Vaccinate animals against various diseases.
• Interpret diagnostic tests on body tissue, feces, blood, urine, or other body fluids.
• Interpret radiographic and ultrasound images.
• Perform surgery.
• Follow discharge guidelines for hospitalized and post surgery patients and treatment plan guidelines for clients to ensure proper patient treatment in the home environment including client follow up post hospitalization.
• Answer client questions and provide education on various aspects of animal care and treatment. Advise animal owners regarding sanitary measures, feeding, and general care necessary to promote health of their pets.
• Educate the public about diseases that can be spread from animals to humans.
• Call back/follow-up with clients; recommend medical progress visits when appropriate.
• Humanely euthanize animals when it has been mutually agreed upon by the patient’s owner.
• Document actions by completing forms, reports, logs and patient records.
• Train and supervise team members who handle and care for animals; as needed.
• Communicate with clients and employees in a manner that shows sensitivity, tact and professionalism.
• Provide guidance and leadership to the healthcare team that will positively influence the level of care and service provided to the clients and patients.
• Attend monthly team meetings and other pertinent in-house training.
• Perform other duties assigned.

What is Ukiah like?

Ukiah is a great place to work, live and play. It has many of the conveniences that you need in your daily routine such as restaurants, shopping and fitness centers. Although it is a small, rural city, it is still relatively close to SFO, OAK and SMF airports when you need to get away. For those smaller trips, the area is ripe to explore the beautiful coastal views, gigantic redwoods, hot springs, and quaint restaurants, breweries and wineries.

If you are looking to escape the monotony of the suburban sprawl while enjoying California weather, enjoying a slower pace of life and no traffic, then Ukiah might just be the place for you.

If you would like to begin a conversation, please reach out to Nick.

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $140,000.00 - $200,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• Day shift

Supplemental pay types:

• Commission pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Ukiah, CA 95482: Reliably commute or willing to relocate with an employer-provided relocation package (Required)

Education:

• Doctorate (Required)

License/Certification:

• Veterinarian License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $140,000 - $200,000