Emergency Veterinarian

Introduction Our client is a 24-hour specialty and emergency hospital based in Berkeley, California, in the heart of the San Francisco Bay Area. They are seeking a qualified Emergency Veterinarian to join their established team, which includes specialists across multiple disciplines. Working Hours / Rota The hospital is open 24 hours a day, every day of the year. Scheduling is flexible, with a focus on supporting work-life balance and honoring time-off requests. Role Description and Responsibilities The Emergency Veterinarian will provide urgent and critical care for a diverse caseload of patients, supported by a seasoned team of emergency doctors and specialists. The role includes collaboration with board-certified surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, ophthalmologists, and an exotics specialist. Clinical responsibilities include stabilizing and treating emergency cases while working closely with the specialty team for advanced care. Monthly learning rounds are offered to support continued skill development. Practice Details The hospital has recently undergone an extensive remodel, with facilities that include three surgical suites, a dedicated imaging room, a GE Optima CT540 scanner, full clinical laboratory, a new digital radiology unit, and 13 exam rooms across a two-building campus. Services offered encompass emergency and critical care, specialty consultations, advanced imaging, surgery, oncology, ophthalmology, radiology, and exotics medicine. The hospital enjoys strong relationships with referring partners and a loyal, pet-centric clientele reflective of the Bay Area community. Team The hospital is staffed with 20 DVMs, including multiple board-certified specialists in surgery, oncology, radiology, ophthalmology, and exotics. The emergency department is staffed 24/7 with internship-trained veterinarians, and supported by a highly skilled nursing team. The culture emphasizes collaboration, mentorship, and positive teamwork, ensuring veterinarians are supported in delivering the highest quality of care. Candidate Requirements Must hold the relevant degree(s) and additional qualifications to work as a veterinarian in the United States of America (USA) Must hold, be in the process of, or be able to obtain, a state license for the state they are applying to work in Must have the right to work in the United States of America (USA), or be able to obtain the required visa to do so About Tempus Recruitment This is a brief overview of the role, therefore we fully appreciate there are always more questions to be asked about the job, the company, and so on. We assure you that Tempus Recruitment are here to help and are more than happy to get those questions answered for you in advance of any potential interviews. We are here to make the recruitment process simple and stress free, working with our clients to ensure that you have all the information you need before formally making an application. Haven't Worked with a Recruiter Before? No Problem! All communication is 100% private and confidential Our service is completely FREE for candidates looking for a new job We have exclusive roles not being advertised publicly We tailor job searches to your specific needs, therefore you will only get sent roles that match your requirements What Happens Next Interested in this position or others that we can offer? Apply now or request a call back! One of our expert recruiters will reach out to you to gather all the relevant information regarding your search. This will then allow us to put together a tailored jobs list based on your requirements. #IHTVRP The Package Salary up to $250,000 (Annual) Ability to earn $250k - 12 shifts per month Health, dental, and vision insurance Complimentary life insurance, with options to purchase additional voluntary benefits for yourself or your family Company-sponsored Employee Assistance Program (Headspace) 401(k) with 100% company match up to 3% and 50% match up to 5% (eligible after 6 months) Flexible Spending Account (FSA) or Health Savings Account (HSA) options Short-term disability paid for by employer, plus long-term disability options Progyny fertility and family-building support (up to $10,000) Generous continuing education program Team member discounts on pet care Paid time off - inclusive of sick, personal, vacation, and CE AVMA Professional Liability Insurance (PLIT) provided VIN membership provided Reimbursement for state veterinary license, DEA license, state VMA dues, AVMA dues, and applicable specialty dues Employment Type: Full Time