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Veterinarian

J926533 Live Oak California USD200K / Year

An excellent opportunity is available for a Veterinarian in Live Oak, CA, joining an established companion-animal hospital offering a broad medical and surgical caseload, excellent technical support and a desirable Central Coast location.

With compensation up to $200,000, modern diagnostic capabilities and a daytime-focused schedule, this position offers an attractive combination of clinical variety, professional development and work-life balance. Doctors benefit from experienced support staff and the resources needed to manage cases confidently from initial examination through diagnostics, treatment and follow-up care.

The Hospital

This established small-animal hospital provides comprehensive veterinary care across preventative medicine, internal medicine, dentistry and surgery within a collaborative, team-focused environment.

Veterinarians work alongside Registered Veterinary Technicians, veterinary assistants, client-service professionals and pet-care staff, providing strong support across appointments, diagnostics, procedures and ongoing patient care.

Clinical services, equipment and capabilities include:
•Comprehensive wellness and preventative medicine
•Routine physical examinations
•Vaccinations and parasite prevention
•Sick-patient appointments
•Internal medicine and diagnostic workups
•Senior pet medicine
•Chronic disease management
•Digital diagnostic radiography
•Diagnostic ultrasound
•EKG capabilities
•In-house laboratory diagnostics
•Comprehensive dentistry and oral healthcare
•Digital dental radiography
•Routine and general soft-tissue surgery
•Dedicated surgical facilities
•Anesthesia and patient monitoring
•Isolation facilities
•Oxygen support
•Blood transfusion capabilities
•Multimodal pain management
•In-house pharmacy
•Client education and preventative-care planning
•Online appointment requests
•Digital client communication tools
•Boarding services
•Grooming services
•Registered Veterinary Technician support
•Veterinary assistant support
•Collaborative case management
•Referral coordination for complex cases
•Clinical mentorship
•Continued professional development
The combination of digital radiography, ultrasound, EKG and in-house laboratory testing allows doctors to work up a broad range of cases efficiently, while dedicated surgical and dental facilities provide excellent scope for continued procedural development.

The hospital operates primarily during daytime weekday hours with shorter Saturday availability. Saturday coverage is shared across the team, with no overnight hospital shifts, providing greater predictability outside of work.

Benefits

•Compensation up to $200,000
•Flexible scheduling
•Daytime-focused working hours
•Shared Saturday coverage
•No overnight hospital shifts
•Medical, dental and vision insurance
•401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
•Paid time off
•Paid holidays
•Paid sick time
•Continuing education allowance
•Dedicated CE days
•California veterinary license reimbursement
•DEA registration reimbursement
•Professional association dues covered
•Professional liability coverage
•Employee pet care discounts
•Relocation assistance available for qualified candidates
•Clinical mentorship
•Supportive, team-based working environment
•Continued professional development

Live Oak, CA

Live Oak offers an exceptional Central Coast lifestyle between Santa Cruz and Capitola, providing easy access to beaches, outdoor recreation and the relaxed atmosphere for which this part of California is known. The area's mild coastal climate makes it possible to enjoy outdoor activities throughout much of the year.

Beaches including Twin Lakes and Sunny Cove are close by, while Santa Cruz Harbor provides opportunities for sailing, kayaking and waterfront dining. Nearby trails, open spaces and redwood forests add extensive options for hiking and cycling, with additional recreation available throughout the wider Santa Cruz Mountains.

Live Oak also provides convenient access to the restaurants, farmers markets, cafes and entertainment of Santa Cruz and Capitola. With Highway 1 and connections toward Highway 17 nearby, the area offers an appealing combination of coastal living, everyday convenience and access toward the South Bay.

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Benefits

Competitive Salary, Paid Vacations, Dental Insurance, Vision insurance, Fear Free Practice, 401k