River City Cat Clinic, a privately owned and Feline VMA Certified Gold Cat Friendly Practice, is seeking an Associate DVM to join our team in Sacramento, CA.
We are a feline-exclusive general practice that prioritizes high-quality medicine, strong client relationships, and a supportive, team-centered work culture. If you’re looking to escape the corporate model and practice thoughtful, patient-centered care in a calm and cozy environment, we’d love to meet you.
What We Offer:
30-minute appointments (no walk-ins)
No boarding, no on-call, no weekends
Daily closure from 12:30–1:30 pm for a real lunch break
Well-trained support staff
Digital radiography (regular and dental), in house lab capabilities, Idexx labs, ultrasound, etc.
Dedicated procedure days
Schedule:
Full-time = 4 days/week, 10-hour shifts (8 am – 6 pm)
Part-time candidates welcome
Benefits:
Competitive salary
Fully paid health and dental insurance
3% IRA match
PTO and paid holidays
CE allowance
Professional dues paid
Uniform allowance
Pet care discounts and stipend
We asked our support staff what makes us unique, and here’s what they said:
Great client relationships (we accept new clients via waitlist only)
A cozy, cat-centric environment
Predictable schedules and dedicated lunch breaks; most of the time we leave together at 6 pm.
Tech rotations and assignments that keep things predictable and organized
Supportive doctors who love to teach—including an ABVP-boarded Feline Specialist
A close-knit team who loves to laugh and enjoys working with each other
Celebrations on birthdays and holidays
Cute clinic kitties
Preferred Qualifications:
At least 2 years of clinical practice experience
Strong interest in feline medicine and client communication
Commitment to low-stress handling and collaborative care
We’re looking for someone who loves cats and is detail-oriented, a great communicator, and committed to continuous learning. Newer grads with strong feline interest and solid foundational experience will also be considered.
To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to knechtwveterinary@gmail.com.
