Emergency Veterinarian: San Leandro, CA

Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center; San Leandro (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

CE allowance and PTO

Licensing and dues coverage

Job summary

Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (WAVES) in San Leandro is a locally doctor-owned emergency and specialty hospital serving the East Bay. We provide emergency and critical care backed by Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery teams, with a collaborative, mentorship-focused culture and a team-first approach to patient care.

We offer a diverse case load, ICU-level diagnostics, flexible scheduling including day, swing, and overnight shifts, and competitive compensation

Qualifications

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited institution.
• Internship training preferred.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset.
• A passion for emergency and critical care medicine and high-quality patient care.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

ECC passion

Education

DVM or equivalent

Internship training preferred

Job description

• Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency and Specialty Center

Emergency and Critical Care Veterinarian

Job Type: Full-time

A Little About Us

Washington Avenue Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Hospital (WAVES) is a locally doctor-owned emergency and specialty hospital serving the East Bay, founded by longtime veterinary clinicians and leaders who previously built their careers at Bay Area Veterinary Specialists (BAVS). When BAVS closed its doors, our founding team came together to make sure the East Bay didn't lose access to high-quality emergency and specialty care.

As a locally owned hospital, doctors and leaders who practice medicine on our floor make decisions here—not a corporate office.

Located in San Leandro, our hospital offers easy access to Oakland, Berkeley, and San Francisco — with the food, culture, and outdoor access of the greater Bay Area right outside our door.

You'll Never Practice Alone

At WAVES, our emergency and critical care service is backed by a full specialty team, including Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery, working alongside us. Collaboration is central to how we practice — whether that's a quick hallway consult, shared case management, or hands‑on mentorship from doctors who built their careers on this kind of teamwork.

You'll be supported by:

• Internal Medicine, Oncology, and Surgery specialty teams
• Highly skilled ICU‑trained technicians and support staff
• A culture that encourages questions, learning, and teamwork

The Facility & Medicine

Our hospital occupies the former BAVS location in San Leandro, equipped to support a wide range of emergency, critical care, and specialty cases. We emphasize high‑quality medicine, efficient workflows, and cross‑department collaboration to get the best outcomes for our patients and their families.

You can expect:

• A diverse and complex emergency and critical care caseload
• Advanced diagnostics, monitoring, and treatment capabilities, including ICU‑level care
• Strong technician utilization and support for critical patients
• A team‑first approach to patient care

Scheduling & Work-Life Balance

We understand the intensity of emergency and critical care medicine and prioritize flexibility and sustainability. Specialty services run Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM, with emergency and critical care available 24/7.

• Opportunities available for day, swing, and overnight shifts
• Collaborative approach to building schedules that work for you

Who We're Looking For

• DVM or equivalent from an accredited institution
• Internship training preferred
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative mindset
• A passion for emergency and critical care medicine and high‑quality patient care

Experienced ER veterinarians, motivated early‑career doctors, and current ECC DVMs are all encouraged to apply.

We believe great medicine starts with strong support and meaningful benefits.

• Competitive salary with performance‑based incentives
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous continuing education allowance and paid time off
• Coverage for licensing and professional dues

Why WAVES?

If you thrive on the variety and challenge of emergency and critical care medicine — but also value mentorship, teamwork, and balance — WAVES offers a place where you can grow without burning out. Join a locally owned hospital, founded by doctors have been in your shoes, where your voice matters and your well‑being is a priority.