Associate Veterinarian - 100764

Associate Veterinarian - (3ea1bee9-f9a6-4247-b7e1-127cbd8f287e)

Location Castro Valley, United States Sector Other Salary $160,000.00 to $200,000.00 per annum

Associate Veterinarian role in Castro Valley, CA. No weekends, a growing exotics caseload (only if you want it!), and up to $200k base.

No weekends. A two-doctor team. And a day where a bearded dragon is just as likely to be on the schedule as a Labrador.

We are working on behalf of a well-established, AAHA-accredited small animal and exotics hospital in Castro Valley, CA that is looking to welcome an Associate Veterinarian to its team. The practice has been part of the local community for many years and has built a loyal, community-driven client base, backed by more than 400 five-star reviews.

You would be joining two experienced veterinarians and a friendly, close-knit support team who genuinely see themselves as a work family, built on respect and a shared commitment to the pets and people they serve. The caseload is rooted in general practice, covering wellness and preventive care, vaccinations, dentistry, surgery, in-house diagnostics, imaging and ultrasound, and same-day urgent care appointments.

Demand for exotic pet care is growing, and the team shares a real passion for exotics, especially reptiles. That makes this a great fit for a veterinarian who already enjoys exotics, or who would like to build that side of their caseload with a team that is excited about it. The hospital runs Monday to Friday and is closed on weekends, so you get a schedule that supports a life outside of work without compromising on the quality of medicine.

Behind the practice sits the support of a wider hospital network, with shared clinical expertise, a strong benefits package, and consistent opportunities to grow your career over the long term.

Key Highlights

• Monday to Friday schedule with no weekends required
• Work alongside two experienced veterinarians in a close-knit, collaborative team
• AAHA-accredited hospital with more than 400 five-star reviews
• Varied general practice caseload including wellness, dentistry, surgery, and same-day urgent care
• Growing exotics caseload, with a team that shares a genuine passion for reptiles
• In-house laboratory, imaging, and ultrasound
• Loyal, community-driven client base built over many years
• Backing of a wider hospital network with shared clinical expertise and growth opportunities
• $160,000 to $200,000 base salary plus production

About You

• DVM or equivalent degree that allows you to practice veterinary medicine in the US
• You hold, or are eligible for, licensure in California
• Confident across general practice medicine, surgery, and dentistry
• Experience with, or a real interest in, exotics (especially reptiles) is a big plus
• Strong communicator with a warm, client-focused approach
• Team-minded, detail-oriented, and comfortable in a busy general practice environment

Benefits

• $160,000 to $200,000 base salary
• Uncapped production bonus with no negative accrual
• Sign-on bonus and relocation support open to discussion for qualified candidates
• $2,500 annual CE allowance plus 40 hours paid CE time
• 401(k) with 100% company match up to 4%
• Comprehensive medical (virtual care included), dental, and vision insurance
• Health and Dependent Care FSA and HSA options
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage
• Paid time off, sick leave, and paid holiday
• 50% discount on care for your own pets, plus free clinical exams (exclusions apply)