Job Description

Associate Veterinarian - Join the 4 Paws Pack!

Angels Camp, CA | Full-Time (30-40 hrs/week) | $130-160K Base + Production Bonus

New grads encouraged to apply! We look forward to mentoring and helping a new doc grow into a confident, well-rounded clinician.

Who We Are:

4 Paws Veterinary Group

is a

privately owned, women-led

, small animal practice located in charming

Angels Camp, California

. We're committed to delivering

exceptional medicine

in a warm, supportive environment where both pets and people feel cared for.

We have a strong focus on:

Exceptional medicine

- no cutting corners, just gold-standard care.

Integrative medicine and rehabilitation

- Chi institute and UCD rehab certified practitioner offering acupuncture, medical manipulation, laser and physical therapy.

Surgery

- routine soft tissue procedures (OVH, OE, mass removals, enucleations, cystotomies) as well as emergency surgeries (enterotomies, splenectomies, GDVs, GI surgeries, amputations, PUs, etc.) and select orthopedic procedures. Our surgery suite is state-of-the-art and outfitted with electrocautery and Ligasure.

Dentistry

- dedicated dental suite with Olympic heated dental table, dental radiographs and Securos dental surgical instruments.

Advanced diagnostics

- comprehensive in-house Idexx equipment including CBC, Chemistries, cortisol, progesterone, PT/PTT, SediVue, and InVue

Advanced imaging:

Ultrasound and UCD fellowship-trained ultrasonographer Dr. Calaveras Cunningham, digital radiographs
We believe veterinary medicine should be as fulfilling as it is impactful. That's why we prioritize

collaboration, mentorship, and a sustainable work-life balance

for our entire team.

What You'll Do:

Deliver high-quality, compassionate care to small animal patients and communicate with pet parents. Perform and assist with surgical and diagnostic procedures. Maintain a

predictable schedule

Participate in a collaborative, supportive medical team that values integrity, open communication, and having some fun!

Our Culture:

We have built an amazing team of support staff that works well together, kicks butt, and is the right amount of silly when things get stressful. Our business motto was formulated around focusing on employees so they can deliver great care to our patients and their owners. We are inclusive and professional. Fairness and transparency is important. We like to work hard but play hard. On days off you will find us camping, hiking, skiing, wine tasting, or catching some local live music. If you're new to the area, we're happy to show you around and tell you why we all love living in the CA foothills so much!

New Grad? We've Got You Covered:

We love helping new grads become rockstar vets.

Our mentorship is personalized, hands-on, and built to meet your goals. You'll have:

Tailored onboarding

that eases you into clinical practice at your pace

Shadowing and direct support

from experienced DVMs, especially in surgery, ultrasound, and integrative medicine

Weekly check-ins and collaborative case reviews

Guided caseloads and progressive autonomy - build confidence, not stress

An open-door policy

where any question is welcome

Ongoing goal setting and skills development

to support long-term success

What You'll Get:

Base salary

(guaranteed for your first year)

22% production

bonus paid monthly (

no negative accrual

)

Optional additional shifts

paid separately at your base daily rate + production

$2,500 CE allowance

per year (up to $5,000 with approval) +

32 paid CE hours

401K with match

Fully reimbursed license fees and professional dues (DEA, CA License, VIN, AVMA, CVMA, etc.) Subscription to AI record keeping Generous

paid time off

and

paid holidays

Professional liability insurance

fully reimbursed
Check us out @ 4pawsvetgroup.com on Instagram @ 4pawsvetgroup or email us info@4pawsvetgroup.com

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $130,000.00 - $160,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Employee discount Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Relocation assistance Vision insurance
Work Location: In person