Jobs in Walnut Creek, CA
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The Vet Service – Walnut Creek Metro

JB-33551 - Associate Veterinarian - Benicia, California

1666 N Main St, Walnut Creek, CA, 94596 thevetservice.com/jobcountry/united-states
Job details
Annual Salary$120,000‑170,000
Hours/Week40+
Start Date ASAP

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

Overview

Benefits
Discounted Pet Care
Dental
Hiring Bonus
401k
Health
Vision
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

Walnut Creek is an affluent East Bay market with strong demand for high-quality veterinary care. High household incomes and pet ownership drive opportunities for Associate Veterinarians, Emergency clinicians, and Medical Directors across well-equipped hospitals and multi-doctor practices. The area emphasizes preventative medicine and advanced services, offering steady caseloads in a premium suburban setting.

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

Requirements

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

We are seeking a Small Animal Associate Veterinarian to join an AAHA-accredited companion animal hospital in the Benicia, California area. This opportunity is ideal for a veterinarian who values high-quality medicine, a supportive clinical culture, and the ability to maintain a sustainable work-life balance. The hospital provides comprehensive care for companion animals within a modern and well-equipped environment. Veterinarians are supported by experienced colleagues and up-to-date clinical technology, including hands-free radiology, while a Fear Free approach is encouraged wherever possible. You will work alongside a collaborative veterinary and support team, managing preventive care, diagnostics, treatment planning, and ongoing medical cases while maintaining strong communication with pet owners. The position offers a structured weekday schedule with no weekend requirements, allowing greater consistency while continuing to develop clinically. This position is ideal for a veterinarian seeking strong earning potential, a four-day working week, comprehensive benefits, continuing education support with dedicated study time, and the opportunity to build a rewarding long-term career within an established AAHA-accredited practice.