Associate Veterinarian with Ownership Track

AzVMA; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mentorship

CE allowance

Partnership pathway

Health benefits

Job summary

New Frontier Animal Medical Center in San Francisco, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who aspires to grow into a future practice owner. This privately owned hospital offers mentorship, a clear path to partnership, and hands-on experience in leadership, management, and business development.

You will join a collaborative team focused on high-quality medicine, client relationships, and long-term practice growth, with support to build equity and pursue ownership opportunities.

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent degree required.
• California veterinary license required.
• Strong medical and surgical skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities.
• Interest in leadership, management, and business development.
• Entrepreneurial mindset and long-term commitment to professional growth.

Skills

Medical & surgical skills

Communication skills

Leadership potential

Entrepreneurial mindset

Education

DVM or equivalent degree

Job description

Are you looking for more than just another associate position?

Our established small animal veterinary hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian who is interested in growing not only as a clinician, but also as a future practice owner.

We are one of the largest veterinarian-owned practices in the Bay Area. Private equity is always sniffing around and making offers, but we are dedicated to continuing this wonderful practice's legacy of being independent.

This is a unique opportunity to join a successful, privately owned veterinary hospital with a structured pathway from Associate Veterinarian to Partner and ultimately Practice Owner. If you have ever dreamed of owning your own practice but aren't sure how to get there, we are prepared to provide the mentorship, guidance, and hands-on experience needed to help you achieve that goal.

What Makes This Opportunity Different?

In addition to practicing high-quality medicine, you will receive mentorship in:

• Veterinary hospital management
• Financial planning and practice economics
• Leadership and team development
• Human resources and hiring
• Marketing and client experience
• Operations and workflow optimization
• Strategic planning and business ownership
• As your experience and interest grow, opportunities for partnership and future ownership will be available for the right candidate.

About Our Practice

We are an established, client-, patient-, and employee-focused veterinary hospital committed to providing excellent medical care while fostering a positive and supportive workplace culture. We believe that great veterinary medicine begins with a collaborative team that values learning, communication, and continuous improvement.

What We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent degree
• California veterinary license
• Strong medical and surgical skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Interest in leadership, management, and business development
• Entrepreneurial mindset and long-term commitment to professional growth

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package
• Health and professional benefits
• Continuing education allowance
• Mentorship from an experienced practice owner
• Leadership and business training
• Clear pathway to partnership and ownership
• Supportive team environment
• Opportunity to build equity and create long-term wealth through practice ownership

If you've ever thought, "Someday I'd like to own a veterinary hospital," we'd love to talk with you about turning that goal into a reality.