Posted: 13-Nov-25
Location: Cotati, California
Type: Full Time
Salary: Negotiable
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Cotati Large Animal Hospital is looking for a full-time associate to join our progressive, truly mixed large animal practice. Located in beautiful Sonoma County, Cotati Large Animal Hospital is currently a 6-doctor practice that offers both in hospital and ambulatory care to horses (40%), cattle (30%), small ruminants (20%) and camelids/pigs (10%).
Why will you love working for us?
- Balanced Lifestyle – Quality of work life balance is prioritized. On-call is shared equally between 4 vets and every veterinarian gets a 3.5-day weekend after each on-call weekend. After hours emergency fees go directly to the doctor on-call.
- Equipment - Fully equipped truck and vet box, that you may drive to and from work daily.
- Supportive Hospital Staff – Several veterinary assistants to join you on appointments.
- Innovative Therapies – Digital radiographs, ultrasound, endoscope, shockwave, IRAP, and Prostride.
- Laboratory Capabilities - Idexx CBC/Chem/Fibrinogen, mobile SAA, lactate, and glucose/ ketones, fecal Parasight, and milk cultures.
- Facilities – A barn with 5 horse stalls, 3 cattle stalls, and a mare motel to hospitalize patients, 2 equine stocks, cattle chute, tilt table, and padded surgery stall for recumbent equine procedures. Gas anesthesia for procedures with surgery area.
- Mentorship – We pride ourselves on being a collaborative team that works well on cases together. You will also have the opportunity to mentor as we have a very robust externship program with veterinary schools.
- Location, Location, Location! – Sonoma County is absolutely beautiful and offers activities for everyone. The clinic is just a short distance away from San Francisco, Point Reyes, Bodega Bay, the Russian River, wine country, and various parks rich with hiking and camping opportunities.
New grads welcome! All veterinarians are expected to see livestock and equine cases. We offer strong mentorship, a competitive salary ($90,000-$110,000) and a benefits package that includes license fees, PLIT, health insurance, CE allowance, IRA with employer match, and a health savings account.
A current California veterinary license is required.
To apply please send resume and cover letter to cotatilaofffice@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you!