Associate Veterinarian

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Tempus Veterinary Recruitment is looking for Associate Veterinarian in San Francisco, CA.
This local job opportunity with ID 3878639643 is live since 2026-10-09 14:29:26.
Introduction Our client is a modern small animal practice seeking a Full-Time Associate Veterinarian to join its team. Caring for cats and dogs, the practice provides comprehensive primary, preventative, and urgent veterinary care alongside dentistry and soft tissue surgery. The position is open to both experienced veterinarians and new graduates. Role Description and Responsibilities The Associate Veterinarian will be responsible for delivering high-quality medical, surgical, and preventative care while building strong relationships with clients through clear communication and education. Responsibilities include performing comprehensive physical examinations, diagnosing and treating illnesses and injuries, developing treatment plans, prescribing medications, interpreting diagnostic tests, and performing routine soft tissue surgeries and dentistry where applicable. The veterinarian will also maintain accurate medical records, promote preventative healthcare, follow hospital protocols, and collaborate with the wider veterinary team to ensure a high standard of patient care while contributing to a positive, supportive, and team-oriented working environment. Practice Details The hospital is open Monday to Saturday from 8:00am to 6:00pm. This modern, purpose-designed veterinary clinic offers diagnostic and treatment capabilities supporting primary care, urgent care, dentistry, and surgery. Available resources include on-site diagnostic testing, X-ray capabilities, laboratory testing including bloodwork and urinalysis, and full-mouth dental radiography. Surgical procedures are performed within a fully equipped surgical suite with general anesthesia, continuous patient monitoring, and pain management. Dental procedures are also performed under general anesthesia and can include full-mouth dental X-rays and extractions. The facility has been intentionally designed to create a comfortable environment for patients, pet owners, and veterinary teams. Complimentary parking is available in the lot behind the clinic. A broad range of primary, preventative, and urgent veterinary services includes wellness examinations, vaccinations, parasite prevention, nutritional support, treatment of allergies and ear infections, chronic disease management, puppy and kitten care, senior pet care, routine health screenings, pain and mobility management, and same-day or next-day urgent care. Urgent presentations can include vomiting and diarrhea, limping, coughing and sneezing, itchy skin and hot spots, accidental ingestion, appetite changes, wounds and minor injuries, lethargy, and urinary problems. Depending on the patient's needs, treatment can include diagnostic bloodwork, urinalysis, X-rays, wound repair and suturing, treatment for infections and allergic reactions, pain management, and short-term monitoring. Comprehensive dentistry includes anaesthetized dental cleanings, full-mouth dental radiographs, dental charting, and extractions, while soft tissue surgery is performed within the fully equipped surgical suite. A full-service pharmacy provides prescription medications, preventatives, and prescription diets, with in-clinic collection or home delivery available. The practice combines physical veterinary care with a technology-focused model. Clients can use an app to book appointments, access records, and communicate with the veterinary care team. A 24/7 virtual care service also provides general advice, symptom triage, diet and behavioral guidance, medication support, recovery check-ins, and after-hours guidance. Team The hospital has a five-veterinarian team supported by a wider team that assists with the delivery of primary care, urgent care, diagnostics, dentistry, and surgery. The veterinary team brings a varied range of experience and backgrounds. The Lead Veterinarian has 10 years of experience, while another veterinarian has been practicing for eight years. Technology is also used to reduce administrative burden and allow veterinarians to concentrate more of their time on clinical care. One current veterinarian specifically highlights the use of AI tools to help them work more efficiently and focus on patients, while another values the freedom to practice gold-standard medicine. 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. The Package Salary up to $230,000 (Annual) $150K-$230K base salary + production Sign-on bonus Annual CE allowance + paid CE days Paid time off, paid sick time, paid parental leave & paid holidays Health, dental & vision insurance 401(k) with company match Access to Spring Health (mental health support) Pet discounts Paid licenses & professional dues Hours: Full Time Employment Type: Full Time Salary: $150,000 - $230,000 Annual read more

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