Jobs in Berkeley, CA
The Vet Service – Berkeley Metro photo
The Vet Service – Berkeley Metro

JB-29737 I Emergency Veterinarian – Berkeley, California

2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA, 94704 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states
Job detailsPay Negotiable (+)
Annual Salary$200,000‑250,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

Shifts: mixedAppointments/day: 20‑50 Co-workers: 10‑20

Overview

Benefits
Vision
Health
401k
Discounted Pet Care
Dental
Hiring Bonus
Pet Insurance
Practice Overview

We Build Veterinary Careers Globally. The Vet Service is an international veterinarian recruitment platform with thousands of users within the veterinary industry across the USA & Worldwide. Founded in 2016 by veterinarian Dr. Ed Taylor BVMS MRCVS, the Vet service has grown globally servicing users across the world. Offering permanent and temporary contracts globally across the USA and also Canada, Australia, New Zealand and the UK & Ireland, with a range of roles from junior associate roles to Medical Director or Specialist Level. We are trusted by thousands of veterinary businesses both at independent and corporate level. We feel truly humbled to be connected with so many fantastic people throughout the world both as clients and as veterinary professionals. Contact: info@thevetservice.com

About the Area

Berkeley’s veterinary market is driven by a dense, educated population with strong pet ownership and high expectations for quality care. Demand is consistent for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across progressive hospitals, specialty services, and multi-doctor practices. The area emphasizes preventative medicine, wellness, and advanced treatment within a well-established Bay Area network.

Practice Values
boldness
personability
quality
integrity
accountability
Practice Type
surgery
dentistry
emergency
dermatology
ophthalmology
orthopedics
general practice
oncology
diagnostic imaging
cardiology
Species
exotics
dog
cat
large animal
Management SoftwareOther

Requirements

Preferred Skills
communication
exam room management
emergency medicine
general practice
soft tissue surgery
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking an Emergency Veterinarian to join a 24-hour specialty and emergency referral hospital in the Bay Area. This role offers the opportunity to work within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary environment alongside specialists across multiple disciplines, managing a diverse and complex emergency caseload. The hospital is equipped with advanced diagnostic technology, including CT imaging, digital radiography, in-house laboratory capabilities, and fully equipped surgical suites to support high-quality emergency and critical care. In this position, you will be responsible for triaging and stabilizing emergency cases, performing urgent medical and surgical procedures, and delivering clear, compassionate communication to pet owners during critical situations. You will work closely with specialty teams to ensure comprehensive patient care while maintaining efficient workflows in a fast-paced environment. This is an excellent opportunity for an emergency-focused veterinarian seeking to develop their clinical expertise within a well-supported, progressive setting that values teamwork, advanced medicine, and high standards of patient care.