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Animal Hospital of Sebastopol

Sebastopol, CA

Part-time or Full-time Veterinarian | Future Medical Director Opportunity

About Us

Animal Hospital of Sebastopol is seeking a veterinarian to join our 5-doctor team in the heart of Sonoma County. For more than 30 years, we've built a reputation for outstanding client service, excellent medicine, and a kind, collaborative team. We treat every pet as if they were our own and are proud to care for multiple generations of pet families in our community. Our loyal clients trust us to deliver gold-standard medicine while tailoring care to each pet's and clients' unique needs.

Our Culture

What makes us unique is how much we enjoy working together. People often comment on how "happy" we are-and it's true. We love consulting on cases, reviewing radiographs side-by-side, and scrubbing in together when extra hands are needed. No one practices solo here; every patient benefits from the full support of our team. Respect, kindness, and leading with learning is how we treat our patients, clients, and each other.

We're flexible on schedule (part-time or full-time, Monday-Saturday, closed Sundays) and open to welcoming a future leader as our long-time medical director and partner begins to consider future plans for growing leaders at the practice.

The Team

5-doctor team, with 3 doctors scheduled daily

13 skilled support staff, including 3 RVTs (plus 3 currently in RVT programs)

RVTs are fully utilized-blood draws, catheters, anesthesia, dental radiographs, dental cleanings, and surgical support

Typical flow : 2 doctors on appointments, 1 doctor on urgent care / procedures (each with dedicated assistants) as well as technical staff running tech appointments.

Call-backs shared by both doctors and trained support staff

Incredible hospital manager with 20+ years at the practice, passionate about getting team advanced training

Strong referral relationships (orthopedic, soft tissue surgery, oncology, neurology, cardiology, internal medicine, dentistry, and 24 / 7 ER)-collaborative and responsive, with quick turnaround for our patients

The Facility & Equipment

Bright, natural light throughout (windows + skylights), kennel floors are heated

4 exam rooms, surgery suite, dedicated dental table, isolation ward, and staff break room

Digital radiology and digital dental

Full in-house lab, IDEXX, ultrasound, anesthesia monitoring

Early stages of an exciting hospital expansion

Our Services

Small animal + exotics general practice and urgent care / walk-ins

Surgery : soft tissue, foreign body, amputations, dentistry, enucleations, splenectomy, c-section, cystotomy, thoracocentesis, abdominocentesis, and more

Low-stress handling always-premedication and accommodations are prioritized (while not formally "Fear Free certified")

No convenience euthanasia, declawing, or ear crops

Exotics : rabbits, guinea pigs, hamsters, hedgehogs, ferrets, reptiles, chickens, ducks (no other birds)

The Community

Sebastopol is nestled in the heart of Sonoma County-wine country with a charming small-town, artsy vibe. The climate is mild year-round, perfect for enjoying all the area has to offer : hiking in the redwoods, cycling, farm-to-table dining, world-class wineries, and the ocean just 20 minutes away. With Santa Rosa Airport nearby and San Francisco just about an hour's drive, you'll have easy access to it all.

Compensation & Benefits

We're a high-performing, efficient team that still makes work fun. We offer flexible compensation aligned with production, so you can balance salary and bonuses in a way that works for you.

Competitive base + production

Sign-on bonus

PTO + CE allowance (with additional PTO for CE)

Flexible schedule with rotating Saturdays (8 am-2 pm, paid as full shift); closed Sundays

Pet care discounts

Medical, dental, vision, and parental leave

401k retirement plans

Next Steps

If you're looking for a supportive, kind, and high-performing veterinary team, we'd love to meet you. Apply today to bring your skills and compassion to Animal Hospital of Sebastopol.

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