Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian Job, Berkeley, California, USA

The Vet Service; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 150,000 - 230,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Excellent earning potential

Advanced diagnostic equipment

CE funding and learning sessions

401(k) with employer matching

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Licensing reimbursements

Pet care discounts

Disability protection

Job summary

The Vet Service in Berkeley seeks an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join our 24-hour emergency and specialty referral facility, offering a diverse caseload and strong clinical development. You will work with a highly experienced emergency team, dedicated veterinary nurses, and access to specialists across multiple disciplines, enabling delivery of advanced care in a fast-paced environment.

We offer flexible scheduling, ongoing learning sessions, CE funding, and a comprehensive benefits

Responsibilities

• Provide advanced emergency veterinary care to a diverse caseload in a 24-hour facility.
• Collaborate with specialists across surgery, oncology, radiology, ophthalmology and internal medicine.
• Lead and support a high-performing emergency team in a fast-paced setting.

Job description

Job Description:Our client is seeking an experienced Emergency Veterinarian to join a well-established 24-hour emergency and specialty referral facility offering a diverse caseload and excellent opportunities for clinical development. This position is ideally suited to an internship-trained veterinarian or confident emergency clinician who enjoys managing urgent and critical presentations in a fast-paced environment. With a highly experienced emergency team, dedicated veterinary nurses and access to specialists across multiple disciplines, the role provides an excellent opportunity to deliver advanced veterinary care while benefiting from extensive clinical support.

The successful candidate will work within recently renovated facilities featuring three surgical suites, a dedicated diagnostic imaging department, CT scanning, digital radiography and comprehensive laboratory equipment. Close collaboration with specialists in surgery, oncology, radiology, ophthalmology, exotic animal medicine and internal medicine provides valuable support when managing complicated cases. Flexible scheduling, regular clinical learning sessions and a strong emphasis on professional development make this an attractive opportunity for veterinarians seeking a rewarding emergency medicine career.

Package:

• Flexible working arrangements with consideration given to personal scheduling preferences and requested time off.
• Excellent earning potential based on approximately 12 emergency shifts per month.
• Access to advanced diagnostic technology, experienced specialist clinicians and comprehensive emergency nursing support.
• Generous continuing education funding, monthly clinical learning sessions and access to specialist veterinary publications.
• Employer retirement contributions through a 401(k) scheme with matching benefits available after six months.
• Comprehensive medical, dental and vision insurance arrangements alongside flexible healthcare savings options.
• Complimentary life insurance coverage of $25,000 and employer-funded short-term disability protection.
• Paid time off incorporating annual holidays, sick leave, personal days and professional education allowances.
• Veterinary professional liability insurance, licensing reimbursements and relevant veterinary association memberships provided.
• Discounted veterinary services for personal pets, additional voluntary insurance benefits and employee referral incentives.