VCA Animal Care Clinic is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to complement our talented team in San Pablo, California.

Current students or new graduates, apply today! $25K Signing Bonus offered!

VCA takes pride in expanding the growth and skill set of new veterinarians.  We welcome newly graduated veterinarians (and current veterinary students) to apply to this position where they will receive individualized support with our 6-month mentorship program and a collaborative hospital team environment.

Our well-appointed hospital with extended hours includes 8 exam rooms, treatment area, dental and surgery suites, in-house laboratory capabilities include Chemistries, Electrolytes, CBC and utilization of Antech laboratories for all other diagnostics. We also have an in house ultrasound and digital radiograph technology as well as the opportunity to send out all of our digital radiographs to a Board Certified Radiologist for an expert opinion. Additionally, we have Digital Dental radiographs standard with every dental procedure that our highly skilled RVTs assist with. We routinely have surgical monitoring and support that includes Cardell monitors including pulse ox and blood pressure monitoring with advanced urgent and surgical care capabilities. Lastly we also have a full boarding facility, Electronic Medical Records with computers in every exam room for efficiency of care, full pharmacy and a grooming Salon.

We are grateful for our loyal clientele that care for their animals and give a great emphasis on client education. We love our community and currently partner with over 30 area animal rescue groups in the greater bay area!

We are open 7 days/week, no on-call hours and flexible with scheduling that will include a regular 4 days/week with rotating Saturdays.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a motivated veterinarian to continue practicing medicine while establishing the direction and medical quality of the hospital like a practice owner. Plus, you'll have the solid backing of experts in Operations, Marketing, Human Resources, Payroll, and more, to help you succeed. 

This is a Fantastic East Bay Area location that offers quality of life close to many area amenities and only minutes to a few hours to places like the beach and Tahoe!

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Hospital Video Sneak Peek HERE!

Compensation is negotiable based on education, experience, and other relevant credentials. The annual salary range for this position is $66,560 - $180K. This position may also be eligible for other variable pay programs.

Taking care of the future of veterinary medicine starts with taking care of our associates!   As a member of the VCA family, eligible full-time employees will be rewarded with a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including:

Benefits, Health & Well-Being

Innovative associate health and well-being department (Headspace app subscriptions, Fidelity financial wellness tool, and access to additional mental health resources).

401(k) retirement savings plan with company match.

Medical/dental/vision insurance, infertility benefits, gender affirmation services.

Paid parental, vacation, and sick leave.

Student loan services to help with assessment and refinancing.

Professional Development

Continuing Education Allowance and paid Continuing Education Days.

WOOF University – offering abundant CE for Doctors and Staff.

VCA Academy’s Mentorship Program – participate as a mentee or mentor in a GP or ER setting.

Opportunities to participate in a robust Clinical Studies program.

Additional Benefits

Up to 100% Pet Care Discount for your own pets.

100% paid professional liability coverage.

100% paid life insurance.

100% paid short-term disability insurance.

Access to a network of 5,000 doctors, including more than 600 specialists.

If you are a current associate, you will need to apply through our internal career site. Please log into Workday and click on the Jobs Hub app or search for Browse Jobs.

Benefits: We offer competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, vision and paid vacation/sick days, 401(k), generous employee pet discounts and more!

The information in this position description indicates the general nature and level of work to be performed. It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of associates assigned to this job. Management reserves the right to revise the job description or require that other tasks be performed when the circumstances of the job change (for example, emergencies, change in personnel, workload, or technical development)

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer - Veterans / Disabled. For a complete EEO statement please see our career page at vcacareers.com