Specialty Care - Anesthesiologist - San Mateo, CA

USVTA LLC; San Mateo (CA); On-site; USD 190,000 - 270,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Relocation help

Student loan repay

Insurance plans

Liability insurance

PTO & parental leave

Retirement match

Pet care discount

Development allowance

Job summary

USVTA LLC in San Mateo, CA is seeking an experienced Veterinary Anesthesiologist to provide outstanding patient and client care within a dedicated surgical team. The ideal candidate will be board-certified in Anesthesia & Analgesia (DACVAA) or have completed an Anesthesia & Analgesia residency, with a current DEA license and a commitment to veterinary ethics and excellence.

The role emphasizes anesthesia & analgesia, pain control, and collaboration for continuous learning and growth, with

Qualifications

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine from an AVMA accredited school.
• Board-certified in Anesthesia & Analgesia or residency completed.
• Current DEA license in good standing.
• Advocates veterinary ethics and clinical excellence.

Skills

Anesthesia & analgesia

Communication

Pain management

Ethics

Team collaboration

Education

Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine

DACVAA board cert / residency

DEA license

Job description

Specialty Care - Anesthesiologist - San Mateo, CA

San Mateo, United States | Posted on 08/20/2026

An exceptional veterinary hospital, with a dedicated team, is seeking an Anesthesiologist to provide superior patient and client care to members of its community. The ideal team member for this hospital is a veterinarian who is passionate about anesthesia practices and pain management.

This hospital is open to considering veterinarians who are board-certified in Anesthesia & Analgesia (DACVAA), or veterinarians that have successfully completed their residency program in Anesthesia & Analgesia.

Credentials & Qualifications That Are Required

• Doctorate in Veterinary Medicine or equivalent degree from an AVMA accredited college or university.
• Board-certified in Anesthesia & Analgesia (DACVAA), or the successful completion of a residency program in Anesthesia & Analgesia.
• Current DEA license in good standing.
• A commitment to veterinary excellence and upholding the Principles of Veterinary Medical Ethics.

Qualities & Skills That Are Appreciated

• Being supportive, inclusive, a strong communicator, and constantly curious.
• Dedication to anesthesia & pain management.
• Providing a little extra TLC to each patient.
• Excitement for learning, collaborating, and growing.
• Courage to seek out new challenges and experiences.
• Devotion to patient care, client care, clinical excellence, and professional development.
• Self-motivation, efficiency, creativity, confidence, and determination.
• Love for, and a dedication to, veterinary medicine.

Total Rewards Created With Intention

Below is an overview.of rewards and benefits that our partners may offer, but the specific details surrounding each hospital's total rewards package will be provided by the hiring manager during each interview process.

• A customized and comprehensive compensation package, that's tailored to you!
• The potential for a sign-on bonus, relocation assistance, and student loan repayment options.
• A selection of Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, and Disability insurance plans, to fit your needs.
• Company covered Professional Liability Insurance, state and DEA licensure, accreditations and memberships, and more!
• Paid PTO and Parental Leave, because self-care and family time is a priority!
• Retirement plans that provide a company match, so you're not alone in planning for your future.
• Discounted veterinary care, so your personal pets are taken care of too!
• Annual allowance for professional development and continued learning.

All are welcome. USVTA is committed to creating a safe and inclusive environment for all. We will always provide a fair and equal interview and recruiting process to all applicants and candidates. All decisions made during our interview and recruiting process are based solely on an applicant's or candidate's qualifications, training, experience, and abilities. We will never discriminate against an applicant or candidate for any reason, including, but not limited to, based on race, color, sex, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, citizenship status, uniformed service member status, pregnancy, or genetic information.