Veterinarian

Lafayette Animal Hospital

Job Description

Lafayette Animal Hospital in Lafayette, CA is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our practice.


We are looking for an enthusiastic and motivated veterinarian who wants to help us practice high-level medicine in a busy 7 doctor practice. Lafayette Animal Hospital, an AAHA-accredited practice has been serving the pet needs of the community since 1933. We are a busy, full-service, small animal practice with an amazing staff committed to serving the needs of our community and its pets by practicing the best possible small animal medicine. 


ABOUT THE HOSPITAL AND ROLE:

  • Modern building with four exam rooms, one large centralized treatment area, surgery suite, large boarding area.
  • Digital radiography
  • Cardell BP Pulse Ox ECG monitors
  • Idexx Catalyst and Procyte machines for rapid in house diagnostics.
  • New state of the art Dentistry equipment including ultrasonic scaler, high and low speed handpieces and digital dental radiography
  • Flexible and rigid endoscopes for gastrointestinal, nasal, and oral endoscopic procedures.
  • Color Doppler ultrasound unit
  • Fully stocked in house pharmacy
  • Serving primarily dogs and cats.
  • No weekends
  • Full compensation package including PTO, CE, 401k, Production Salary Pay scale with salary ranging from $130,000-$170,000+ (commensurate with experience)
  • Board Certified Radiologist and Boarded Surgeon both available to come to the clinic. Cardiology, Neurology, Ophthalmology, Dermatology, Oncology, Medicine, and Emergency specialists nearby.


About Lafayette, CA: 

Lafayette, located in the heart of the East San Francisco Bay Area, offers a traditional small-town environment in an upper-middle-class area with excellent schools. It is a wonderful place to live and an enriching place for families. We are located in a dog-friendly town with dogs welcome at many restaurants and shops as well as nearby dog parks and dog-friendly trails. Nearby San Francisco, just a 25-minute BART train ride or drive away, offers the West Coast’s best dining region in addition to a vibrant arts and theater scene and a wide variety of shopping opportunities. The East Bay Area offers many great opportunities for recreation including hiking, trail running, and mountain biking within 2 miles of the clinic. Wakeboarding, kiteboarding, and surfing are within a 30-minute drive, and skiing, hiking and backpacking are available in the Lake Tahoe region 2 hours to the east. 



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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.