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Brentwood Veterinary Hospital is seeking an Associate Veterinarian to join our team in Brentwood, CA.

Brentwood Veterinary Hospital has been a part of the Brentwood community since 1976. We are a 3-doctor small animal practice and are proud of our seasoned and tenured team. Our quality medical team offers progressive care for our patients and a welcoming family feel for our team and clients.

Contact julianne.hiland@nva.com to learn more!

What does the perfect fit for our team look like?

• We are open to full-time, part-time and relief doctors.
• New Grad doctors welcome! Our knowledgeable team is eager to support a new doctor seeking to begin their career journey with solid mentorship and team culture.
•  A doctor seeking the support of a family-like environment with real life flexibility while we also take our work to heart by prioritizing learning, collaboration and progressive care.
• Those seeking a fun hospital culture- holiday and seasonal parties, doctor’s lunches to round table medical cases, weekly/monthly team meetings, lunch and learns and more.

What to expect at our hospital:

• AAHA accredited
• Small animal GP only - no ER
• 80% dogs, 20% cats roughly
• Usually 3-4 Doctors working at a time
• Updated equipment which includes-
• Updated Anesthesia Monitoring equipment
• Digital X-ray, Digital Dental X-Ray
• Brand new ultrasound with cardiac capabilities
• Hydroclorine as gas of choice
• Seasoned staff and loyal clientele (most of the support staff have been here 18-20 years)
• Electronic record system.
• 2:1 Tech to Dr. ratio

Scheduling That Prioritizes Work-Life Balance:

• Healthy work life balance which for us equates to NO WEEKENDS, leaving work on time and no tolerating abusive clients.
• 4-day work weeks (when working full-time) with 1.5 hours scheduled and blocked for lunch and catch up.
• Appointment scheduling structured to ensure doctors can leave on time.
   
•  Appointment times flexible- 20, 30 mins or more. New grad doctors can do 30 or 60 min appointments. We’ll block more time depending on the procedure.
•  Daily surgical slots are rotated and scheduled in for each doctor.  

Compensation That Values You

• ProSal compensation: $110k+ base, negotiable per experience.
• Sign on bonus of $10k.
• Retention bonus of up to $40k total available. 
• 3 weeks paid vacation time, in addition to sick time offered.
• Competitive Benefits including- medical/dental/vision insurance, 401K with an employer match, coverage for CEs/Dues.
• Negotiable comp/benefit options overall- let’s discuss!

Qualifications: Candidate must be a graduate from an AVMA accredited college or have successfully passed the ECFVG certification program or the PAVE certification program.

About Brentwood, CA:

If you are drawn to the idea of vibrant city living- Brentwood is the place for you. You’ll enjoy the balance of lots of outdoor activities with the local Big Break Shoreline, multiple parks, golfing opportunities as well as great restaurants, excellent schools and a solid business climate rounding out this city as a great hub for fun and families.

Contact our recruiter, Julianne Hiland via email at julianne.hiland@nva.com for more information.

About Brentwood Veterinary Hospital

NVA General Practice is a leading veterinary community of over 1,200 independently managed hospitals united in the love of animals and the people who love them. Committed to serving the needs of pet owners in local communities around the world, NVA General Practice is driven by a mission to improve the comfort and well-being of pets through progressive and compassionate care. Our network of hospitals creates an integrated community of medical expertise and collaboration, enabling continuous growth and learning for our animal care teams. For more information, visit www.nva.com.

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