Emergency Veterinarian

San Francisco Animal Medical Center; San Francisco (CA); On-site; USD 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

Continuing education allowance

Paid time off and sick leave

Licensing and professional dues

Job summary

San Francisco Animal Medical Center (SFAMC) invites a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24-hour hospital in Pacific Heights. You’ll work with a dedicated team across Emergency, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, and Surgery, delivering high-level care in a state-of-the-art facility.

We value collaboration, teaching, and flexible scheduling to balance personal and professional goals. You’ll have opportunities to lead protocols, participate in referrals, and provide exceptional

Qualifications

• Compassionate, team‑oriented veterinary professional.
• Strong communication with referrals and partners.
• Ability to teach and mentor interns and staff.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement protocols for referrals and internal transfers.
• Collaborate with departments to ensure seamless patient care.
• Contribute to the internship program and ongoing education.

Skills

Excellent communication

Emotional intelligence

Collaboration

Teaching/mentoring

Job description

Location: San Francisco
Job Type: Full-time

About Us:

San Francisco Animal Medical Center (SFAMC) is thrilled to invite a full-time Emergency Veterinarian to join our team of dedicated veterinary professionals. SFAMC is a locally owned and operated 24-hour emergency, specialty hybrid hospital located in the beautiful Pacific Heights neighborhood of San Francisco. Well established as a premier service provider in the community, SFAMC offers the following services: Primary/Urgent Care, Emergency, Internal Medicine, Neurology, Oncology, Surgery, Cardiology, Critical Care, Zoo Companion Animal (Exotics)

Why Join Us:

Well-being and collaboration are essential to our culture, and we’ve created an inclusive environment for all animal health professionals. What does that mean for you? Flexible Scheduling – Ideally seeking a full-time Emergency Veterinarian, we understand balancing personal and professional obligations can be challenging and would welcome a discussion to understand your ideal schedule.
Cooperative Environment – Teamwork amongst SFAMC professionals creates the opportunity to provide exceptional patient care. As a result, SFAMC is a leading referral center within the area, and you’ll participate in the care of patients across departments.
Autonomy / Independence – Working with the leadership team, you’ll develop and implement protocols for referrals and internal transfers, interdepartmental consults, and procedures..
State-of-the-Art Facility – SFAMC is approximately 24,000 sq ft. and has been designed to be a state-of-the-line facility. Imagine having the opportunity to work in a brand-new hospital with top-of-the-line equipment.

What We’re Looking For:

A compassionate individual who is excited about collaboration and practicing best medicine. Excellent communication skills (including referral partner relations) and a high degree of emotional intelligence will be crucial to ensure a successful integration into the existing team. An enjoyment of and appreciation for teaching will be important, as SFAMC has an established internship program.

Benefits:

Competitive salary with performance-based incentives (without negative accrual)
Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
FSA / HSA, Life Insurance & Disability Insurance
Generous continuing education allowance
Robust paid time off policies (including a separate sick time accrual)
Licensing and professional dues coverage
Professional apparel (scrub) allowance
Parking allowance