LEAD Urgent Care Veterinarian- Join Our Expanding, 10-Doctor PRIVATE Small Animal GP/Urgent Care

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 with:

• 16 exam rooms
• 2 surgical suites
• Dental suite
• Multiple ICU areas
• Laser and PRP
• Work-Life Balance
• Flexible scheduling: 4 x 10hrs (10am-8pm) 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: $195,000 - $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.