Jobs in San Jose, CA
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The Vet Service – San Jose Metro

JB-33548 - Associate Veterinarian - San Jose, California

200 E Santa Clara St, San Jose, CA, 95113 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states/county-california
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

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

Overview

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

San Jose sits at the heart of Silicon Valley, with strong demand for veterinary professionals driven by high-income households and premium pet care expectations. Opportunities are abundant for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors within advanced hospitals, specialty practices, and multi-doctor teams. The market supports cutting-edge diagnostics, wellness care, and specialist services across a rapidly growing metro.

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

Requirements

Practice Experience
general practice
Preferred Skills
hospitalized patient management
communication
teamwork
exam room management
general practice
Preferred Credentials
DVM/VMD
Job Description

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join a modern companion animal hospital in San Jose, California. This opportunity is open to both experienced veterinarians and recent graduates and is ideal for someone looking to deliver high-quality medicine within a stable, supportive, and collaborative clinical environment. The hospital primarily cares for dogs and cats and features updated clinical equipment, a dedicated dental suite, thoughtfully designed treatment areas, and hands-free radiology. Veterinarians can manage preventive care, diagnostics, medical cases, dentistry, and surgical procedures while benefiting from efficient facilities and experienced clinical support. You will work alongside long-standing veterinary and support colleagues while maintaining clear communication with clients and delivering compassionate, consistent patient care. Structured mentorship is available for recent graduates, while experienced clinicians will have opportunities to continue developing their individual skills and professional interests. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking flexible full-time, part-time, or rotating scheduling, modern clinical resources, continuing education support, comprehensive benefits, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within an established San Jose small animal hospital.