Associate Veterinarian - Berkeley, CA

Atlas Consultancy Group; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 220,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + production bonus

Relocation assistance

Sign-on bonus

CE allowance and licenses

401(k) retirement plan with company匹

Referral bonus program

Flexible scheduling and mentorship

Job summary

Atlas Consultancy Group seeks a Medical Director for a premier small animal hospital in downtown Berkeley, CA. This leadership role guides a team of DVMs, technicians, and staff to elevate clinical care, diagnostics, surgery, and preventive medicine while maintaining a strong focus on work-life balance and community trust.

You will lead clinical operations, mentor clinicians, and ensure exceptional patient care, client communication, and staff development in a thriving practice.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor a multi-DVM clinical team to deliver exceptional patient care.
• Oversee clinical policies, standards, and quality assurance across hospital services.
• Manage day-to-day operations and collaborate with staff to balance patient care with work-life balance.
• Foster strong client relationships through communication, education, and compassionate care.

Job description

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Lead as Medical Director at a full-service small animal hospital in downtown Berkeley, CA.

Job Description

We are working on behalf of a full-service small animal hospital in the heart of downtown Berkeley, CA that treats dogs, cats, pocket pets, guinea pigs, and exotics. This clean, well-organized practice is equipped with advanced tools and technology and has built a reputation for genuinely balancing exceptional patient care with real work-life balance for its doctors, reflected in strong community trust and consistently positive reviews.

Open 5 days a week, the hospital sees around 16 patients per DVM day, backed by a strong 3:1 support staff ratio. The current team includes three skilled, hardworking, and kind DVMs, along with multiple technicians and assistants, all focused on delivering excellent patient care and communication.

The case mix spans orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, wellness and preventive medicine, vaccinations, microchipping, dental care, behavior counseling, radiology, lab work, and urgent and emergency care, supported by ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, and in-house labs. This hospital is now looking to welcome an experienced Medical Director to lead the clinical team, someone who can bring strong leadership to a practice that's already thriving, with the medical autonomy and operational support to keep raising the bar.

Key Highlights

• Full-service hospital treating dogs, cats, pocket pets, guinea pigs, and exotics


• ~16 patients per DVM day with a strong 3:1 support staff ratio


• Established team of 3 skilled DVMs plus multiple techs and assistants


• Advanced equipment: ultrasound, digital radiography, digital dental radiography, in-house labs


• Case mix includes orthopedic and soft tissue surgery, plus a full wellness/preventive program


• Open 5 days a week, genuine work-life balance built in


• Strong community reputation and consistently positive reviews


• Located in the heart of downtown Berkeley, minutes from the SF Bay Area

About You

• DVM/VMD or equivalent degree from an accredited university


• Previous experience managing a multi-doctor practice, or current experience as a Lead Veterinarian, Chief of Staff, or Medical Director, strongly encouraged


• Compassionate, client-centered approach to care


• Strong communication and client-education skills


• Passionate about patient care and long-term client relationships


• Collaborative leader who thrives in a positive, supportive culture

Benefits

• $150,000 - $220,000 base salary + production bonus


• DVM Long-Term Incentive (LTI) cash program, no negative accrual


• Relocation assistance and sign-on bonus available


• Generous CE allowance, paid licenses, and professional dues


• 401(k) retirement plan with company match


• Referral bonus program


• Flexible scheduling and mentorship programs

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