Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian — Mendocino County, Northern California

East Hill Veterinary Clinic

If you’re a veterinarian who wants to practice great medicine without burning out, keep reading.

East Hill Veterinary Clinic is a privately owned, long-established small animal practice in Mendocino County. We’re looking for an associate who values quality medicine, a functional team, and a life outside of work.

What the job actually looks like

• 4-day work week
• 30-minute appointments
• No weekends
• No on-call, no emergency
• Two-doctor practice with collaborative case management
• Mentorship that starts on day one and continues as needed (not performative, not hierarchical)

Compensation & benefits

• $135,000 salary
• $6,000 medical/dental stipend
• 4% matched 401(k)
• CE allowance (flexible, based on your interests)
• One month PTO — take it however you want (not all at once unless you want to)
• Pet care at cost +10%
• No non-compete
• Buy-in opportunity is genuinely available

The practice: we work in a 4,800 sq ft, well-equipped facility with:

• Digital and dental radiology
• Ultrasound with live consult support
• Endoscopy (rigid and flexible)
• Full in-house lab, including digital cytology
• Complete monitoring (ECG, Doppler, pulse ox, etc.)
• TonoVet
• Paperless workflow (Cornerstone + ScribeNote)
• Full-service grooming

We provide medical, surgical, and dental care for the Humane Society for Inland Mendocino County so we get the 

The team:

• Experienced, stable staff (many here 10–15+ years)
• 2 RVTs, 3 assistants, 4 receptionists, a groomer, and a dedicated cleaner
• Cross-trained so people can take breaks and time off without everything falling apart
• Competent, direct, and low-drama

The clients:

We have a clear policy: if a client is disrespectful to staff, they are no longer a client.
This is enforced consistently. It makes a difference for our mental health

The location:

Mendocino County offers a mix of rural life and access:

• Redwoods, hiking, and open space
• Wineries and a strong local food scene
• The Skunk Train runs through town
• About an hour to the coast
• One hour to Santa Rosa, 20 minutes to Ukiah for shopping and restaurants

Who this works for:

• A veterinarian who wants to practice thoughtfully, not rush through cases
• Someone who values a stable, experienced team
• Someone who prefers straightforward communication over corporate messaging
• Someone who plans to stay, and potentially own

If you’re looking for a high-functioning practice with realistic expectations and room to grow, we should talk.