Associate Veterinarian

Berkeley Animal Hospital

$155K — $200K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) from an accredited institution.
  • Active California veterinary license.
  • Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Commitment to high-quality patient care and low-stress handling.

Responsibilities

  • Join a growing team in a newly established veterinary hospital.
  • Provide both general practice and urgent care services.
  • Perform surgeries and dentistry as needed.
  • Utilize advanced diagnostic tools such as digital x-ray and ultrasound.
  • Collaborate with an integrative services team including acupuncture.
  • Maintain clear communication with clients through various channels.
  • Work a flexible schedule based on comfort and practice needs.

Benefits

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401K retirement plan.
  • Generous Continuing Education allowance.
  • Personal Pet Discounts.
  • Paid Time Off (PTO).
  • Memberships to VIN and VetGirl.
Full Job Description
One of our full-time DVMs will be relocating at the end of July, and we are seeking a qualified veterinarian to join our team and fill this upcoming vacancy.

We are a privately owned veterinary hospital in Berkeley, CA. We opened in 6/2023 and we are growing fast! We offer both general practice and same-day urgent care appointments as well as dentistry and surgical procedures. The schedule is built on the comfort level of the doctor and this includes only general practice appointments or general practice + urgent care appointments.

About Our Facility:

  • 3000 sq ft (approx); over 4000 sq ft after the expansion.
  • Currently 4 exam rooms; and 9 exam rooms after the expansion.
  • Comfort room after the expansion.
  • Separate dental suite with digital dental x-ray.
  • Separate surgery suite.
  • Digital x-ray.
  • Ultrasound.
  • Companion Animal Laser.
  • Light-filled treatment room with 2 wet and 2 exam tables and skylights/ windows.
  • Casco warming kennels.
  • Idexx in-house blood machines for CBC, CHEM, UA, clotting times.
  • Idexx, Antech and VDX used for outside lab work.
  • Idexx Neo cloud-based software.
  • Large stocked pharmacy.
  • Cubex for controlled drugs.
  • Weave phone lines (all calls recorded).
  • Ottovet texting services for client communication.


About Our Staff:

  • 4 FT DVM's
  • 3 FT RVT's; 2 PT RVT's
  • We offer established integrative services, including acupuncture provided in-house by Dr. Holliday, our Medical Director, with opportunities for further expansion based on doctor interest.
  • Mobile Boarded Cardiologist appointments for echos + consults (every 3-4 weeks rotating schedule).
  • Other mobile DVMs on request: Internist for Ultrasounds, Internist for Scoping, Surgeon for both orthopedic/soft tissue surgeries.
  • Onsite Practice Manager.


Requirements:

  • Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school.
  • Active veterinary license in the state of California.
  • Strong diagnostic and surgical skills.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • A commitment to delivering high-quality patient care.
  • A commitment to a low-stress handling/Fear-free practice concerning patient care.
  • 4 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends.


Salary:

  • Base: $155-200k/yr
  • 20% ProSal


Perks and Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance.
  • 401K.
  • Generous Continuing Education allowance.
  • Personal Pet Discounts.
  • PTO.
  • VIN Membership.
  • VetGirl Membership.

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