Associate Veterinarian

Atlas Consultancy Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) plan

CE stipend

Relocation assistance

Signing bonus

No non-compete

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group's hospital in Berkeley, CA seeks a DVM/VMD to join a high-volume emergency and critical care team. You will manage cases from intake through discharge, perform surgeries and dentistry, and collaborate with a skilled tech staff in a 24-hour facility with in-house lab, CT, ultrasound, and endoscopy.

We offer a competitive base salary ($150k–$160k), signing/relocation support up to $75k, comprehensive benefits, 401(k), CE stipend, and no non-compete.

Qualifications

• DVM or VMD with a current state license or ability to obtain one.
• At least 1 year of experience in an emergency setting.
• Comfortable performing surgery and dentistry independently.
• Strong client communication in high-stress situations.

Responsibilities

• Manage emergency and routine cases from intake through discharge.
• Perform surgeries and dentistry as needed.
• Collaborate with technicians and leadership to optimize case flow.
• Participate in rounds and contribute to hospital operations.

Skills

Emergency care

Case management

Surgery

Dentistry

Communication

Leadership

Education

DVM/VMD license

State license

Tools

In-house laboratory

CT imaging

Ultrasound

Endoscopy

Dental equipment

Job description

This is a large, high-capacity hospital that sees a steady, varied caseload across routine, urgent, and critical care. The facility is over 15,000 square feet and set up to handle cases properly rather than refer them out by default. You have access to a fully stocked pharmacy, in-house laboratory, helical CT, two X-ray suites, ultrasound, endoscopy, an operating microscope, a dedicated dental suite, and two surgical suites equipped for advanced procedures.

The veterinary team includes experienced clinicians with different backgrounds, along with a full technician and support staff that can keep pace. There is structure to the day, regular case discussions, and oversight that is present but not intrusive. You will work alongside hospital leadership that is involved in operations and case flow, not removed from it.

It is a high-volume hospital where standards matter and where you are expected to think through cases, communicate clearly with clients, and follow them through. If you like having access to advanced tools and working up cases in a hospital that can handle them instead of referring out, this environment supports that.

The schedule includes a mix of appointment-based work and emergency intake depending on shift. You will see cases through, participate in rounds when on shift, and contribute to how the hospital runs day to day.

Key highlights

• 24-hour hospital with a mix of GP, urgent care, and emergency cases
• Large facility with CT, ultrasound, endoscopy, in-house lab, and full surgical capability
• Two surgical suites and a dedicated dental setup
• Experienced DVM team with varied clinical backgrounds
• Structured case management with daily oversight and rounds
• Strong technician and support staff coverage
• Real emergency exposure, not just overflow urgent care
• Leadership team actively involved in hospital operations
• Opportunity to work cases from intake through discharge

About you

• DVM or VMD with a current state license or ability to obtain one
• At least 1 year of experience in an emergency setting
• Comfortable working up and managing complex medical cases
• Able to perform surgery and dentistry independently
• Communicates clearly with clients, especially in high-stress situations
• Works well with technicians and understands how to use support staff effectively
• Willing to take ownership of cases and follow through
• Steady under pressure and able to prioritize in a busy environment
• Base salary in the 150,000 to 160,000 range
• Signing, retention, and relocation support up to 75,000
• No non-compete and no negative accrual structure
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Continuing education support and stipend