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Lead Urgent Care Veterinarian- Privately Owned 9 Doctor Practice

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Lead Urgent Care Veterinarian – Davies Animal Medical Hospital | Yuba City, CA

Location: Yuba City, CA (easy drive from Sacramento & Chico). Position Type: Full-time | Urgent Care Leadership Role. Experience Level: Experienced Veterinarians (Leadership Opportunity).

Step Into Leadership. Elevate Urgent Care.

Are you ready to lead, mentor, and shape the future of urgent care medicine? Davies Animal Medical Hospital is seeking a Lead Urgent Care Veterinarian to guide and grow our expanding GP/urgent care service within our privately owned, 9‑doctor hospital.

Join us in our brand-new, 16 exam room state‑of‑the‑art facility, where advanced medicine meets a collaborative, supportive culture. This is a unique opportunity to take ownership of a growing service while enjoying true work‑life balance.

About Us
For over 35 years, Davies Animal Medical Hospital has been a trusted, community‑focused, privately owned practice in Yuba City. Our team of 9 doctors and 60+ staff provide comprehensive care—from wellness to urgent and emergency cases.

We are proud to be consistently voted “Best Veterinary Practice” in Yuba City.

Your Role as Lead Urgent Care Veterinarian

Lead and develop our urgent care service

Mentor and support fellow veterinarians, support staff and students

Manage and oversee urgent and same‑day cases

Help shape protocols, workflow, and clinical excellence

Drive a culture of efficiency, compassion, and high‑quality medicine

Why You’ll Love This Role

Leadership Opportunity and training

Influence hospital growth and medical standards

Advanced Medicine & Support

Digital radiography, ultrasound, full IDEXX in‑house lab

Cloud‑based EMR with AI (ScribbleVet) + live scribes

Strong 6:1 staff‑to‑doctor ratio

Expanding Facility

16 exam rooms

2 surgical suites

Dental suite

Multiple ICU areas

Laser and PRP

Work‑Life Balance

Flexible scheduling: 4 x 10 hrs with a 2‑week rotation schedule to maximize your time off

Dedicated support team so you can focus on medicine—not paperwork

Lifestyle Perks

Lower cost of living

Close to Sacramento, Chico, Lake Tahoe, and Napa Valley

What We’re Looking For

DVM/VMD (or equivalent) + eligible for California licensure

Strong experience in urgent care or emergency medicine

Passion for leadership, mentorship, and team development

Confidence in handling a fast‑paced, diverse caseload

Commitment to high‑quality medicine and client communication

Love of surgery, teaching and jumping in is a must!

Compensation & Benefits

Base Salary: $180,000 – $225,000+ (DOE)

Production Bonus – Potential up to $300K+

Quarterly Mentor/ Lead Bonus

Sign‑On Bonus – Highly Competitive

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with employer contribution

CE allowance + Vacation with separate sick time Equivalent to 1 month+

Licensing, dues, and uniform reimbursement

DoorDash benefit for busy shifts

Flexible scheduling

Leadership growth opportunities

Ready to Lead?
If you’re an experienced veterinarian ready to step into a high‑impact leadership role in urgent care, we want to meet you.

Send your CV to: Manager@daviesanimalhospital.com

Davies Animal Medical Hospital

Proudly serving pets and people for over 35 years.

DVM degree from an AVMA accredited university and current veterinary license in California.

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