Veterinarian - The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center

Job Description

Job Description

Associate Veterinarian

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center

Los Gatos, CA

Schedule: We’re ideally looking for someone to work Monday, Tuesday, and Friday . Part-time opportunity or full-time if you can do 30 hours (3 days) per week.

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our thriving 7-doctor practice. We are a full-service hospital offering both traditional medicine and integrative care, with a reputation for excellent client service, compassionate medicine, and a collaborative team culture.

About Us

We provide comprehensive care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets, from dentistry, surgery, and urgent care to integrative services like acupuncture, chiropractic care, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, and rehabilitation. Our hospital has a traditional medicine side and a wellness center for integrative and rehab services.

Led by founder and Medical Director Dr. Hilary Wheeler, a certified veterinary acupuncturist and canine rehabilitation therapist, our team includes four Associate DVMs with certifications in herbal medicine, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Our doctors also specialize in dentistry, chronic pain management, surgery, and nurturing the human-animal bond. We have a certified rehabilitation therapist serving animal, pediatric, and orthopedic patients in the Bay Area.

Outside of work, our doctors enjoy family time and hobbies like volunteering, crafting, horseback riding, and gardening. We encourage you to read more about our team on our website.

Our Facility & Team

• 6 DVMs (mix of PT and FT schedules) 2 DVMs certified in rehabilitation, 2 in acupuncture, 2 in Chinese medicine and 1 in chiropractic care.

• 1 Certified Rehabilitation Therapist

• 6 RVTs – with a model that pairs each doctor with both an RVT and assistant

• Modern surgical suite with advanced anesthetic monitoring, dental X-ray, digital radiography, cold laser, and ultrasound

• Two RVTs scrubbed in for each surgery, plus assistants

• Comprehensive in-house lab

• Dedicated scribing and note-writing time built into DVM schedules

• Fear Free–trained staff, excellent with handling challenging patients

• Low turnover with a supportive, highly trained team of assistants who grow within the practice

We perform a wide range of procedures including soft tissue surgery, dentals with extractions, mass removals, cystotomies, eye surgeries, nares opening, and occasional C-sections. Appointments are by schedule only—no walk-ins—with blocked urgent care spots daily. We’re especially interested in a veterinarian who can help expand our acupuncture, rehabilitation, or integrative offerings—or a strong GP who is excited about working alongside specialists in these fields.

Schedule

• No on-call or ER hours

• Open Monday–Thursday 7:30/8am–6pm, Friday until 5pm

• Closed weekends

• Currently seeking coverage, especially on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

Location

Located just one block from downtown Los Gatos, our hospital has its own parking lot and is easily accessible. Los Gatos is known for its small-town charm, top-rated schools, hiking and cycling trails, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the coast. It’s an affluent, pet-loving community where clients are committed to providing the very best care.

If you’re looking to join a practice where high-quality traditional medicine meets integrative care—and where you’ll be supported by a skilled, cohesive team—we’d love to meet you.

Apply today to learn more about joining The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA!

Qualifications:

• All levels of experience

• DVM or VMD

• We require a valid California veterinary license and ability to obtain a DEA license

• In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills as well as a dedication to continued education.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $130,000 - $165,000 annually. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

Qualifications:

• All levels of experience

• DVM or VMD

• We require a valid California veterinary license and ability to obtain a DEA license

• In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills as well as a dedication to continued education.

Our salary ranges are primarily determined by role, level, and location. The range provided for each job posting reflects the minimum and maximum target salaries for the position across all US locations. The salary range for this opportunity is $85,000 - $160,000 annually. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job-related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. The Company offers competitive compensation along with a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and vision benefits, vacation, sick leave, 401(k), and more depending on location. You will be provided more detailed information about compensation and benefits for your specific location. Where required under applicable law, the company provides eligible employees with paid sick leave, health emergency leave, and similar benefits programs, all in accordance with the requirements of state and local law depending on the location of the practice you support.

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

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