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Adobe Animal Hospital - Los Altos

Job Description

Weekend Warrior Veterinarian (ER/Urgent Care)

Love emergency medicine but want more control over your schedule?

Adobe Animal Hospital is seeking an experienced Weekend Warrior Veterinarian who thrives in a fast-paced environment and enjoys urgent care and emergency medicine—all while enjoying a predictable work schedule.

We are hiring a veterinarian to work any combination of Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday with your choice of:

  • 2-day, 3-day, or 4-day schedule
  • 7:00 AM – 5:30 PM
  • 12:00 PM – 9:30 PM

Whether you're looking for extended weekends, a reduced workweek, or a consistent weekend-focused schedule, we'll work with you to build the right fit.

Why Adobe Animal Hospital?

Since 1964, Adobe Animal Hospital has been a trusted name in the Bay Area, providing exceptional care to companion animals and exotic pets. We proudly operate two respected hospitals in Los Altos and Los Gatos, offering comprehensive wellness care, urgent care, emergency medicine, advanced surgery, and specialty services.

Adobe Los Altos (19 doctor team)

  • Award-winning hospital design
  • 18 exam rooms
  • 24/7 ICU
  • 3 surgical suites
  • 3-station dental suite
  • 2 ultrasound rooms
  • High-volume urgent care and emergency caseload
  • Advanced diagnostics and surgical capabilities

Adobe Los Gatos (4 doctor team)

  • Wellness and preventative medicine
  • Sick pet appointments
  • Ultrasound and endoscopy
  • Surgery and dentistry
  • Strong continuity of care with support from our Los Altos emergency hospital

From puppyhood through the senior years, our hospitals provide exceptional care every step of the way.

A Truly Unique Practice

One of the things that makes Adobe different is our Open Hospital Policy.

Pet parents are welcomed into the hospital alongside their pets throughout much of their visit. This unique approach builds trust, reduces patient stress, strengthens client relationships, and creates a rewarding experience for our veterinary team.

Support, collaboration, mentorship, and kindness are the foundations of everything we do.

Who We're Looking For

We're seeking an experienced veterinarian with a background or strong interest in:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Urgent Care
  • Surgery
  • High-quality client communication
  • Collaborative team medicine

You'll thrive here if you enjoy a busy, exciting caseload and value building long-term relationships with both patients and their families.

Our doctors regularly manage:

  • Urgent care cases
  • Walk-in emergencies
  • Soft tissue surgery
  • Dentistry
  • Internal medicine

Interested in expanding your skills? We also offer opportunities to develop expertise in:

  • Ultrasound
  • Dentistry
  • Exotic animal medicine

We believe learning never stops and actively support continued education, mentorship, and professional growth.

Our Values in Action

Collaboration: Work alongside an outstanding team of experienced doctors with diverse interests. We believe in sharing knowledge, supporting one another, and helping every veterinarian reach their full potential.

Sustainability: Practice medicine with exceptional technician and assistant support. If you enjoy mentoring others, you'll find a team eager to learn and grow.

Innovation: We continually invest in advanced technology, including telemedicine, modern diagnostics, and innovative client education. Interested in teaching? We'd love to help you host educational seminars for clients or the community.

Compassion: Everything we do starts with compassion—for our patients, their families, and each other.

Compensation

Salary:  starting range of $150,000–$200,000 annually (flexible based on experience, skills, and selected schedule)

Personalized Bonus Package: We customize every offer and may include:

  • Sign-on bonus
  • Relocation assistance
  • Additional incentive packages based on individual needs

Benefits

  • Comprehensive Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
  • 401(k) with employer contribution
  • Paid vacation, holidays, and sick time
  • $3,300 annual Continuing Education allowance
  • Employee Assistance Program (free confidential counseling)
  • Employee discounts on veterinary services
  • Relocation assistance available
  • Strong mentorship and career development opportunities

Build the Schedule You Want. Practice the Medicine You Love.

If you're an experienced veterinarian looking for the excitement of urgent care and emergency medicine without sacrificing work-life balance, we'd love to meet you.

Join Adobe Animal Hospital and create a weekend schedule that works for you while making a meaningful impact on pets and the families who love them.



National Veterinary Associates is a leading global pet care organization united in the love of animals and the people who love them.

At NVA, we’re on a mission to improve the lives of pets and the people who love them. That starts by empowering our care teams. We nurture their growth with resources to practice medicine their way. Our network of 1,000 hospitals connects them to a community of professionals who share their passion so they can learn and grow together. Our national presence enables us to deliver technology and innovations that simplify work and expand care for all. At NVA, we're committed to your professional growth. We support your entire career journey, offering opportunities ranging from mentorship to ownership.

At National Veterinary Associates, we want to make sure your experience connecting with us is seamless and straightforward. Here’s what to expect when interacting with us:
 
- We’ll always reach out via verified LinkedIn profiles or emails ending in @nva.com
- We may also contact you via text message from an identified NVA representative for recruiting-related communication
- All job opportunities and applications are hosted on our official careers site: careers.nva.com
- There is no cost or confidential information required to apply or be considered for a position
 
If you have any doubts about a communication, feel free to visit our careers page to verify authenticity or email us at hiringhub@nva.com. Thank you for exploring opportunities at NVA!

NVA offers a comprehensive benefits program including medical, dental, vision, a 401k with employer match, and paid time off (including sick time) for all eligible employees.  The team can provide more information about compensation and benefits for your specific location during the process.  For positions based in Colorado, NVA provides eligible employees with paid sick and safe leave and public health emergency leave in accordance with the requirements of Colorado's Healthy Families and Workplaces Act.
 
NVA 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, or genetic information. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and any other state or local hiring regulations, we will consider for employment any qualified applicant, including those with arrest and conviction records, in a manner consistent with the applicable regulation.

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Los Altos, California, United States

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