Associate DVM

We know there are a lot of open veterinarian postings. Very few will help you love this amazing profession again. We're one of them. Oakland, CA (on-site) Full-Time $180K–$250K Salary + Production We are an independently owned, progressive yet well-established hospital in Oakland, California. We offer our associate veterinarians excellent compensation and extremely generous benefits, and we are driven by medical standards of care, not corporate profit goals. We're looking for an extraordinary associate doctor to join our family. Someone who brings their own experience but also has a desire to learn, take on new responsibilities, and be challenged. We'd also love to meet outstanding recent grads excited about learning and growing in a safe, supportive environment. We have an amazingly positive whole hospital team. Our decisions are made by doctors who seek the best medicine possible, while putting patients and staff first. We are collaborative and "old school" in that we get to love what we do and are actual friends who help each other every day. Things to Know About The Grand Lake If you want to share your workday with smart, kind, energetic and compassionate doctors and staff who value a collaborative approach, you'll find yourself right at home. Nine doctors, nine licensed veterinary technicians, three technicians working towards licensure, and a large, skilled support staff Excellent relationships with local specialists for referrals and support Long-lasting relationships with clients and patients; rare staff turnover A positive and caring work environment that's open to new ideas and suggestions Continuously working to keep our standard of care at the forefront of best practices What We Look For Beyond clinical skill, we evaluate candidates on how they collaborate, communicate, and care. Action Oriented Seeks out challenges, takes initiative without being asked Approachability Warm presence that puts clients and team at ease Learning Committed to continued education and advancing knowledge Communications Clear, concise, and tailored to clients and colleagues Composure Calm and solution-focused under clinical pressure Conflict Management Addresses issues directly and constructively Customer Focus Puts clients and patients first, anticipates needs Empathy Attuned to the emotional states of clients, patients, and staff Detail Orientation Thorough in diagnostics, records, and follow-through Candidates Should Have Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM/VMD) or related degree from an accredited university Licensure in good standing to practice in California Commitment to practicing the highest standard of medicine and upholding the veterinary code of ethics Commitment to continued education and advancing knowledge and skills The ability to work collaboratively with hospital team members and willingness to provide leadership to technical staff What We Offer An extremely competitive compensation and benefits package. Salary + Production ($180,000–$250,000 depending on experience) Bonus Two weeks of Paid Time Off 401(k) with 4% gross salary employer match (pre-tax and Roth) Medical, dental, and vision insurance Discounts on pet care Paid state and DEA licenses, membership dues, and liability insurance VIN membership Work/life balance and skill development Why The Grand Lake Independently owned and doctor-led. Medical decisions are made in the exam room, not a boardroom. Rare staff turnover. People come here and stay. We're actual friends who help each other every day. We invest in you. Generous CE, paid licenses, and a genuinely supportive environment for growth. Community recognized. Runner-up in the East Bay Express "Best of the Bay" Reader Poll and a NextDoor Neighborhood Favorite. #J-18808-Ljbffr