Description
Associate Veterinarian for privately owned practice
Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital
Oakland, California
There are veterinarians who still love medicine but quietly wonder if the profession they entered still exists.
Too many appointments. Too much pressure. Too little time to think, connect, and practice medicine the way it should be practiced.
At Grand Lake Veterinary Hospital, we believe it still does.
We are a privately owned neighborhood hospital where veterinarians are trusted to use their clinical judgment, supported by a collaborative team, and given the time to build real relationships with clients and patients.
This is not a corporate environment driven by quotas and production pressure. It is a hospital built around thoughtful medicine, emotional sustainability, and respect for the people practicing it.
What Makes Grand Lake Different
Time to Practice Real Medicine
30-minute appointments
No pressure to rush cases
Freedom to practice thorough, relationship-based medicine
Clients who value education and partnership
A Collaborative, Respectful Culture
Experienced support staff and collaborative doctors
Leadership that supports veterinarians and staff
A hospital where you are not treated like a number
Low-drama, emotionally healthy environment
Advanced Medicine Without Corporate Pressure
New ultrasound and digital radiography
Separate surgery and dental suites
On-site radiologist consultations
Respected reputation among local ERs and specialists
Compensation & Benefits
Compensation: $150,000–$225,000
Kaiser Platinum or BCBS PPO
CE support and professional memberships
DEA, licenses, and liability coverage paid
30% discount on personal pet care
Partial ownership opportunity available
Who Thrives Here
Veterinarians who value quality over quantity. Doctors who miss practicing thoughtful medicine. People who want to feel proud of both their medicine and the life they are building outside the hospital.
After 20+ years recruiting exclusively for privately owned hospitals, I’ve learned something important:
Most veterinarians do not want to leave medicine.
They simply want to find a healthier place to practice it again.
For confidential consideration, please contact:
Victoria Travis, MS
Travis Veterinary Recruiters
victoria@veterinarianrecruiters.com
303-671-7618
