Description
Remember Why You Became a Veterinarian?
Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital | Oakland, California
You didn't go to vet school to hit productivity metrics or squeeze clients into 15-minute appointments. You wanted to practice real medicine, build genuine relationships, and actually make decisions about patient care.
That practice still exists. And we're hiring. And we are privately owned.
What matters to us
Your Clinical Judgment
No one's second-guessing your treatment plans or pushing unnecessary upsells. You're the doctor. We trust you to practice medicine the way it should be practiced—with 30-minute appointments that let you actually talk to your clients and think through each case.
Your Schedule
Four-day work weeks. Not "four 12-hour days." Actual balance. Time to remember what you do outside the clinic. The kind of schedule that lets you show up refreshed instead of running on fumes.
Your Growth
Work alongside veterinarians who still get excited about medicine. Real mentorship. Real CE support. The kind of colleagues who stop what they're doing when you need a second opinion—because that's what good medicine looks like.
What You'll Find Here
Medicine Done Right
30-minute appointment blocks (yes, really)
New ultrasound, digital radiography, separate surgery and dental suites
On-site radiologist consultations when you need them
Recognition from local ERs and specialists as "the best general practice in the area"
A Team That Has Your Back
Supportive, experienced colleagues who actually collaborate
Well-trained support staff who care as much as you do
Leadership that won't let clients disrespect you
A culture where everyone's voice matters
The Autonomy You're Missing
Practice the medicine you know is right
No corporate mandates or cookie-cutter protocols
Partial ownership opportunity available (if you want it—no pressure)
Privately owned, so decisions are made by veterinarians, for veterinarians
Compensation and benefits
Compensation: $150,000 - $225,000
Benefits That Actually Benefit You:
Kaiser Platinum or Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
All licenses, DEA, and liability coverage covered
Professional memberships supported
30% total discount on your own pet care
Continuing education encouraged and funded
Who Thrives Here
You're an experienced veterinarian who misses practicing real medicine. You value quality over quantity. You want colleagues who challenge you to stay sharp, not a corporation that treats you like a widget. You're done with the hamster wheel and ready to remember why you loved this profession in the first place.
You're reliable, collaborative, and curious. You care about client education because informed clients make better decisions. And you understand that sustainable medicine means sustainable schedules.
Why Oakland's Grand Lake
Located in one of Oakland's most vibrant neighborhoods, right next to the weekly farmers market. This is neighborhood practice at its best—you'll actually know your clients' names, their pets' quirks, and feel like part of the community you serve.
What Our Team Says
"Management supports the staff, and we're not allowed to be disrespected by clients. The leadership is focused on providing quality care, and it feels like a neighborhood practice." — Dr. Jones
"This is the only hospital I've ever worked at, and I feel like I really make a difference. Everyone is passionate about veterinary medicine." — Alex, CSR
Ready to Practice Veterinary Medicine Again?
Contact Victoria:
Please send your resume to victoria@veterinarianrecruiters.com
Mobile: 303-671-7618
All inquiries are confidential. We recruit exclusively for privately-owned veterinary practices in the U.S.
Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital
Where veterinarians practice medicine the way it was meant to be practiced.
