Associate Veterinarian

We are searching for two mission driven Associate Veterinarians to join the team at a Small Animal General, non-profit owned, community practice located in the San Francisco East Bay in CA. We are confident that after learning more about this practice, you will see what a fantastic, rewarding opportunity the role can be for your career.

PRACTICE HIGHLIGHTS

You would be joining a collaborative team with a great team.

Current number of doctors - one

• Certifications : AAHA, working on Fear Free for practice
• Compensation $130K - $170K based on experience
• PTO - 120 hours (12 days)
• Non-compete not required
• Support staff ratio typically 4 to 1

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

Life / Work balance -4-10 schedule

Appointment schedule - flexible, can schedule 40 minutes per appointment if desired.

PTO - 120 hours / 12 days total

Week-ends - none

Overnights - none

On-call - none

ABOUT THE TEAM

Support to doctor ratio 4 - 1

Fear Free Certification - all team members, sponsored by practice

Other Certifications : AAHA

Priority / focus - mission driven, community based medicine, strong access to affordable care

Team meetings - generally once a month

Environment - collaborative, supportive

Culture - collaborative / supportive / open door

Community Outreach - strong structured program

Team Activities - structured

ABOUT THE PRACTICE

Location : Oakland is an expensive community, and is part of the greater SF Bay area. The campus is in the heart of the community that they serve. There are homeless in the area and it tends to be a gritty community. However, the campus is an oasis and is beautiful. San Leandro is very close and is an affordable community with an easy commute to the campus. There is easy access to the ocean, to hiking and other outdoor activities along with a great foodie environment and close to SF with all it has to offer.

History - The East Bay SPCA (Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) has been an innovator in animal welfare since 1874! The practice is well-funded with fund raising, sponsors and grants.

Facility - well cared for and updated frequently

Equipment - excellent new / newer equipment including : 2022 digital radiology, 2 year old laser, new video otoscope, new ultrasound with excellent remote support and diagnostics including boarded radiologists

Additional Services Offered - Two HVSN clinics plus vaccine clinic. Community practice associates are not required to work in shelter clinic or vaccine clinic.

BENEFITS :

Non-Compete NOT Required

Compensation $130K - $170K DOE

Bonus : Retention - up to $20,000 annually

Vacation 120 PTO hours (12 days)

Holidays - 8 paid

Insurance - medical, dental, life insurance, AD&D, EAP, STD, LTD

401K 3% annual Safe Harbor contribution

Potential profit sharing

Commuter benefits

Pet Care Discount

CE Allowance - 4 days plus $1200 annually

Paid Licenses, Memberships, and Renewals include :

AVMA, Fear Free Certification, State License, DEA License, State VMA, VIN, AVMA PLIT

Mentoring Program

HOW TO APPLY :

If this sounds like an environment where you would thrive and grow, we would love to hear from you. Please send your resume or CV to gwen@vetprocentral.com. We will not share your info with anyone outside of our team without your permission. All inquiries are confidential.

ADDITIONAL INFO : Must be dedicated to giving back to pets and clients and community. Mission driven, with strong desire to provide affordable accessible veterinary care. Veterinary clinic veterinarians are rarely asked to work in shelter practice, thought they can help if they wish.

If this doesn't sound like a good match for you at this time, let us know what would entice you to consider a change and we can see what we have that matches your requirements. And, if you are delighted with your current situation, but know someone who would be interested, please introduce them to us. We love referrals and have an amazing Rewards Program that pays a cash reward direct to you if we place your referral in an open position!