Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) degree from an accredited veterinary school
Active veterinary license in California
Strong diagnostic and surgical skills
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Commitment to high-quality patient care
Focus on low-stress handling and Fear-free practices
Availability for 4 10-hour shifts with rotating weekends
Responsibilities
Provide comprehensive medical care for companion animals
Ensure the health, comfort, and well-being of pets
Collaborate with a dynamic veterinary team
Communicate effectively with pet owners
Perform surgical procedures and diagnostics
Participate in both general practice and urgent care appointments
Contribute to the mission of delivering outstanding pet care
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
401K
Generous Continuing Education allowance
Personal Pet Discounts
Paid Time Off (PTO)
VIN Membership
VetGirl Membership
Full Job Description
About the Job
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Associate Veterinarian specializing in small animal medicine to join our dynamic veterinary team. In this role, you will provide comprehensive medical care for companion animals, ensuring their health, comfort, and well-being. You will have the opportunity to work in a collaborative environment that emphasizes clinical excellence, ethical standards, and exceptional client communication. Your expertise in veterinary medicine, animal handling, and surgical procedures will contribute to our mission of delivering outstanding pet care and fostering trusting relationships with pet owners.
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.
