Description

Job Description

Emergency Veterinarian

$200,000 plus production incentives
Full-time opportunity in San Francisco, CA
Schedule:FT-10-12 shifts per month

Why Join Sage San Francisco

Our positive and collaborative culture is palpable throughout our unique hospital. This translates into delivering exceptional medicine, patient care, and client service. We are committed to the growth and welfare for all of our colleagues and are excited to explore our ER role with you!

The San Francisco Difference:

• Grow your skillset alongside criticalists, collaborate with curious and supportive ER colleagues, accelerate workups with prompt specialist input, and teach/learn alongside our rotating interns!
• The Mission District our surrounding neighborhoods blend creative "makers" industries, a rich arts scene, numerous animal shelter/rescue organizations partnered with the hospital, the epicenter of SF technology/AI development, walkable/bike-able safe family-focused neighborhoods, and LGBTQIA+ culture.
• Seeking full-time or part-time experienced emergency veterinarians
• Work a balanced rotation of day, swing, and overnight shifts
• 6-9 shifts/month for part-time, 10-12/month for full time doctors
• If you like overnights, overnight-exclusive ER role is an option, commanding higher salary and bonus structure
• Opportunity to seamlessly pick-up open shifts across all 5 SAGE ER/Specialty hospitals within 45 minute drive across the Bay Area for added flexible income

As part of Ethos, your voice, growth, and expertise truly matter.

To learn more about what matters to us at Sage click here.

Location Highlight

Living in San Francisco, CA, offers a vibrant blend of cultural diversity, iconic landmarks, and innovative tech scene, all set against the backdrop of breathtaking Bay views. The city's unique neighborhoods, bustling culinary scene, and exceptional weather make it an exciting place to call home.

Perks & Benefits

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

• Competitive compensation
• Sign-on or relocation assistance
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• CE allowance and professional development support
• Paid time off
• Retirement savings options
• Employee assistance programs

In your day-to-day, you will:

• Deliver high-quality emergency and critical care to a diverse caseload of companion animals.
• Evaluate, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for patients presenting with urgent and emergent medical conditions.
• Provide comprehensive emergency care through a balanced mix of receiving new emergency cases, triaging incoming patients, and managing hospitalized patients throughout their course of treatment.
• Perform emergency procedures and stabilize critically ill or injured patients using evidence-based medicine.
• Work closely with veterinarians, technicians, and support teams to provide seamless, compassionate patient care.
• Communicate clearly and empathetically with pet owners during stressful and emotional situations.
• Contribute to a positive, team-focused hospital culture built on collaboration, mentorship, and continuous learning.

What You Bring

• DVM or equivalent veterinary degree with eligibility for state veterinary licensure.
• Completion of a rotating internship or 3+ experience practicing emergency medicine is required.
• Confidence managing emergency cases and making sound clinical decisions in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication skills with a compassionate, client-centered approach.
• A collaborative mindset and commitment to exceptional patient care.
• A passion for continuous learning, teamwork, and advancing emergency veterinary medicine.

Join Us

At Ethos, this isn't just a job, it's an opportunity to practice medicine at the highest level and help shape the future of veterinary care.

Candidates can confidentially submit their CV to Lead Talent Acquisition Partner- Heather Kelly at hkelly@ethosvet.com.

Ethos Veterinary Health, part of the NVA Group, is where you come to practice world-class medicine, and help shape what veterinary care becomes next.

Across our network of 140 specialty and emergency hospitals, science moves forward, standards are elevated, and innovation is put into practice every day. You'll work alongside respected veterinary leaders in academic-caliber hospitals designed for learning, teaching, and discovery.

Here, mentorship is a two-way street. You'll share your expertise, learn from others, and continue to grow, clinically, professionally, and personally.

At Ethos, you inspire hope, deliver exceptional care, and pursue veterinary medicine at its highest level, together.

Benefits for this role may include health insurance (medical, dental, vision), retirement benefits, paid time off (including sick leave and vacation), short-term and long-term disability, and life insurance.

Ethos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Ethos does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided based on qualifications, competence, merit, and business need.