Veterinary Surgeon

Vista Veterinary Specialists in Sacramento, CA is seeking a full-time small animal surgeon to join our 24/7 Emergency and Specialty Referral Hospital.

We are excited to announce that we will be moving into a full-service state-of-the-art specialty and Emergency hospital in the Spring of 2025.

We are eager to find the right full-time surgeon with leadership and strong people skills to help us grow and expand our ability to provide much-needed surgical care for our referral and general community. In return, we are offering an exceptional compensation package including a $100K signing bonus. In this position, you will have the ability to achieve your financial goals and have lifestyle flexibility enabling you to build your own appointment and surgery schedule.

There will be no on-call duties required for this position.

Our current hospital has 3 surgical suites and advanced care equipment including a full complement of Stryker and Storz arthroscopic, laparoscopic, and endoscopic equipment, Liga Sure, Stryker and TPS power equipment, various plating systems (locking and standard LC-DCP) and various cruciate repair systems (TPLO, CBLO, Tight Rope, Securos crimping system). In addition, we provide state-of-the-art anesthesia monitoring and ventilator support, an ICU, on-site Vimago CT/fluoroscopy, ultrasonography, digital radiography, and a full in-house laboratory.

We can also provide preferred equipment to the successful candidate.

In addition to our 9 skilled emergency veterinarians, our team consists of 2 board-certified criticalists, 2 board-certified internists, highly skilled RVTs, and assistants. We are also supported by contracted services which include radiology, cardiology, and surgery.

Sacramento offers a wide variety of cultural and outdoor activities for both individuals and families who love beautiful weather most of the year. No matter where you are located within the area, you can find hiking/biking trails of all levels, fishing, and just about any outdoor activity you can think of. Sacramento is also the perfect place for foodies, with our array of cultural backgrounds.

If you enjoy the outdoors, a short drive will take you to the Napa Valley wine country, the famous ski slopes and pristine beaches of Lake Tahoe, the countless offerings of San Francisco, and the stunning northern California coast. Northern Californians are committed to taking care of each other and ensuring our community stays affordable and enjoyable. We support our local businesses (small and large) and are known for our fresh farm-to-table eating.

The compensation for this full-time role typically falls between $300K and $400K based on experience and qualifications. We also provide comprehensive health benefits, 401K, CE allowance, paid vacation, relocation assistance, and a desirable work schedule.

Vista is part of the Ethos Veterinary Health network of hospitals, providing our clinicians the opportunity to be part of a larger network of hospitals while still maintaining our distinctive identity. The focus of Ethos is on advancing veterinary medicine, along with providing high-quality, compassionate care, which improves the lives of patients and their human companions. Our advancements center around three main areas:
Transformative Science, Knowledge, and Collaboration.

Ethos Veterinary Health is at the forefront of innovation and world-class medicine. As the premier network of over 140 specialty and emergency hospitals across North America, Ethos brings together a dedicated community of more than 1,500 specialized doctors providing care for nearly 2 million pets annually. The integrated and collaborative network of veterinary professionals utilize state-of-the-art technology and a scientific, evidence-based approach to deliver compassionate, unparalleled care and rewarding careers.

Committed to revolutionizing veterinary medicine, Ethos sets the standard in veterinary excellence. Discover more at

Our commitment s to the industry, the profession, our teammates, and our patients, will not change, and in fact will be stronger than ever, as we forge new ground as this new dynamic community.