Veterinarian opportunity in Ashland, CA - salary up to $215,000. Join a progressive, well-supported clinic delivering high-quality care to a loyal East Bay community.
The Hospital
This established small-animal clinic is integrated within a leading pet retail environment, providing steady client flow and a convenient, community-facing setting. The practice offers preventive care, dentistry with dental imaging, general soft-tissue surgery (including spay/neuter), diagnostics and imaging, microchipping, and an in-house pharmacy. The facility features well-equipped exam rooms and treatment areas, plus drop-off services and attentive post-op care. Veterinarians are supported by registered veterinary technicians, veterinary assistants, and client service coordinators. On-site capabilities include in-house laboratory testing and digital radiography, including dental X-rays. Client feedback highlights a compassionate, friendly team and a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
Based in Ashland (Alameda County), this role places the successful candidate in a vibrant East Bay community with fast regional access.
- Easy commutes via Bay Fair BART with direct connections across the East Bay and into San Francisco
- Immediate access to I-580, I-880, and I-238 for quick regional driving
- Bayfair Center shopping, dining, and services close by
- Under a 15-minute drive to Oakland International Airport
- Ongoing neighborhood investment, including Bay Fair transit-oriented development and East Bay Greenway projects to enhance walk/bike access
- Diverse, multicultural community serving a broad client base
- Quick transit trips to Lake Merritt, Oakland cultural destinations, downtown Hayward, and East Bay parks
- Census-designated place of approximately 23,800 residents, offering a tight-knit local feel with big-city connectivity
Benefits
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) and Roth retirement plans with company match
- Student-loan relief program for full-time DVMs
- Paid time off and paid holidays
- Robust mental health and wellbeing resources, including coaching and counseling
- Company-paid life insurance with optional supplemental coverage
- Company-paid short- and long-term disability
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) and Health Savings Account (HSA)
- Paid parental leave for birth or adoption
- Continuing education allowance and paid CE time
- Back-up child and elder care, plus family support resources
- Fertility and family-building support
- Commuter benefits
- Legal plan and identity protection
- Voluntary protection benefits for hospital stays, critical illness, and accidents
- Employee discounts
- Flexible scheduling
- Autonomy in clinical decision-making
- Professional development, coaching, and leadership pathways
- Inclusive culture and opportunities to volunteer in the community
The Role
- Full-time position in a busy small-animal general practice
- Provide high-quality preventive care, client education, and individualized treatment plans
- Perform dentistry, including dental imaging, and routine soft-tissue surgery (spay/neuter)
- Utilize in-house lab testing and digital radiography for efficient case workups
- Manage outpatient and drop-off cases; ensure thorough pre- and post-operative care
- Collaborate closely with RVTs, veterinary assistants, and client service coordinators
- Maintain accurate medical records and uphold best-practice standards
- Participate in a schedule that includes extended and weekend hours
- Exercise sound medical judgment with strong support and resources
Requirements
- DVM or VMD from an accredited institution
- License to practice veterinary medicine in California (or eligibility to obtain prior to start date)
- Eligibility to work in the United States
- DEA registration eligibility
- Strong communication, teamwork, and client-service skills
- Comfort with dentistry and routine soft-tissue surgery, or willingness to develop these skills
- All experience levels are encouraged to apply
How to Apply
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