Jobs in Berkeley, CA
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The Vet Service – Berkeley Metro

JB-33786 - Emergency Veterinarian - Berkeley, California

2180 Milvia St, Berkeley, CA, 94704 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states
Job details
Annual Salary$150,000‑200,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

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

Overview

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

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

We are seeking a Small Animal Emergency Veterinarian to join an established specialty and emergency veterinary hospital in Berkeley, California. This permanent opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who enjoys fast-paced clinical medicine and managing urgent and complex cases within a collaborative referral environment. The role is focused on emergency medicine, providing the opportunity to assess and stabilize patients, develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment plans, and manage a diverse small animal emergency caseload. Working within a specialty and referral setting also provides strong clinical exposure and opportunities to collaborate on more involved cases. You will work closely with veterinary and support professionals to provide timely patient care, communicate clearly with pet owners during stressful situations, and make confident clinical decisions throughout each case. The position suits a veterinarian who values teamwork, sound clinical judgment, and consistently high standards of emergency care. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking exceptional earning potential of $300,000 and above, DOE, challenging emergency case exposure, and the opportunity to build a long-term career within an established specialty and emergency hospital in the Berkeley area.