Associate Veterinarian

We are searching for two mission driven Associate Veterinarians to join the team at a Small Animal General, non-profit owned, community practice located in the San Francisco East Bay in CA. We are confident that after learning more about this practice, you will see what a fantastic, rewarding opportunity the role can be for your career. PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTSYou would be joining a collaborative team with a great team. Current number of doctors - one Certifications: AAHA, working on Fear Free for practice Compensation $130K - $170K based on experiencePTO - 120 hours (12 days)Non-compete not required Support staff ratio typically 4 to 1 ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY Life/Work balance -4-10 scheduleAppointment schedule - flexible, can schedule 40 minutes per appointment if desired. PTO - 120 hours/12 days total Week-ends - none Overnights - none On-call - noneABOUT THE TEAM Support to doctor ratio 4 - 1 Fear Free Certification - all team members, sponsored by practice Other Certifications: AAHA Priority/focus - mission driven, community based medicine, strong access to affordable care Team meetings - generally once a month Environment - collaborative, supportiveCulture - collaborative/supportive/open door Community Outreach - strong structured program Team Activities - structured ABOUT THE PRACTICE Location: Oakland is an expensive community, and is part of the greater SF Bay area. The campus is in the heart of the community that they serve. There are homeless in the area and it tends to be a gritty community. However, the campus is an oasis and is beautiful. San Leandro is very close and is an affordable community with an easy commute to the campus. There is easy access to the ocean, to hiking and other outdoor activities along with a great foodie environment and close to SF with all it has to offer. History - The East Bay SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been an innovator in animal welfare since 1874! The practice is well-funded with fund raising, sponsors and grants. Facility - well cared for and updated frequentlyEquipment - excellent new/newer equipment including: 2022 digital radiology, 2 year old laser, new video otoscope, new ultrasound with excellent remote support and diagnostics including boarded radiologistsAdditional Services Offered - Two HVSN clinics plus vaccine clinic. Community practice associates are not required to work in shelter clinic or vaccine clinic. BENEFITS:Non-Compete NOT Required Compensation $130K - $170K DOEBonus: Retention - up to $20,000 annually Vacation 120 PTO hours (12 days)Holidays - 8 paid Insurance - medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD401K 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution Potential profit sharingCommuter benefitsPet Care Discount CE Allowance - 4 days plus $1200 annually Paid Licenses, Memberships, and Renewals include: AVMA, Fear Free Certification, State License, DEA License, State VMA, VIN, AVMA PLITMentoring Program HOW TO APPLY: If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive and grow, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume or CV to gwen@. We will not share your info with anyone outside of our team without your permission. All inquiries are confidential. ADDITIONAL INFO: Must be dedicated to giving back to pets and clients and community. Mission driven, with strong desire to provide affordable accessible veterinary care. Veterinary clinic veterinarians are rarely asked to work in shelter practice, thought they can help if they wish. If this doesn't sound like a good match for you at this time, let us know what would entice you to consider a change and we can see what we have that matches your requirements. And, if you are delighted with your current situation, but know someone who would be interested, please introduce them to us. We love referrals and have an amazing Rewards Program that pays a cash reward direct to you if we place your referral in an open position!

Created: 2026-04-02