Associate Veterinarian

Berkeley-Animal-Hospital; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 155,000 - 200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401K

Continuing Education allowance

Personal Pet Discounts

PTO

VIN Membership

VetGirl Membership

Job summary

Berkeley-Animal-Hospital in Berkeley, CA seeks an Associate Veterinarian specializing in small animal medicine to join our growing private practice. You will provide comprehensive medical care, dentistry, and surgical procedures, building trusting relationships with pet owners in a supportive team.

The hospital opened in 2023 and offers general practice, urgent care, and in-house diagnostic imaging. Our staff includes 4 FT DVMs and 3 FT RVTs, with a focus on fear-free handling and client

Qualifications

• DVM degree from an accredited veterinary school.
• Active CA veterinary license is required.
• Strong diagnostic and surgical skills with excellent communication.

Responsibilities

• Provide comprehensive medical care for small animals.
• Perform dentistry and surgical procedures as needed.
• Maintain high standards of patient care and client communication.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Surgical skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

DVM degree

California veterinary license

Tools

Ultrasound equipment

Digital radiography

Job description

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 Us:

• Open Monday - Sunday, 9 am - 7 pm.
• Fear-free practices for both cats and dogs and Fear Free certified.
• Utilization of Low-Stress techniques for feline restraint: no stress; building a \"feline wing\" in the next year that will include a cat-only waiting area and exam rooms.

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.