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A Veterinarian provides medical care to animals. Diagnoses and treats illnesses and injuries. Specializes in treating either pets and small domesticated animals, or large animals and livestock, or wild animals. May work on farms, in zoos and wildlife sanctuaries, in animal shelters, or in hospitals or clinics that specialize in caring for animals. May inspect livestock used for food and check compliance with food safety regulations, or work in laboratories doing clinical research on animal and human diseases.
$129,971 / year median in California
+21% projected growth
Job Description
About Us :
The Pet Emergency and Specialty Center of Marin (PESCM) is part of the Veritas Veterinary Partners network of emergency and specialty hospitals. PESCM is the only emergency and specialty hospital in Marin County (north of San Francisco) and has proudly served the community since 1998. It has grown to become one of the largest emergency and specialty hospitals in the Bay Area, offering comprehensive specialty services and 24/7 emergency services. In 2025, we moved into an expansive facility we custom-designed for our needs. Our state-of-the-art facility has 15 exam rooms, a large central ICU, 5 ORs, MRI, CT, Fluoroscopy, 2 digital radiology suites, dedicated rooms for Endoscopy and Ultrasound, and staff wellness, all designed from a Fear Free perspective. Our team consists of 15+ experienced Emergency doctors (many with 10+ years of experience), 3 Criticalists, 4 Internists, 3 Surgeons, 2 Radiologists, 2 Neurologists, 2 Cardiologists, 2 Oncologists, 2 Ophthalmologists, and an Anesthesiologist. In addition to a regular stream of vet student externs, we also host a class of 4 rotating interns with associated didactics that are open to the whole hospital. Our culture is collegial, collaborative, respectful, and fun, with many of our emergency doctors, specialists, and support staff having been with PESCM for several yearsThe Role:
Work alongside other Emergency doctors and Specialists to provide quality medical care and client service Work collaboratively with support staff and provide mentorship to Interns rotating through the service The schedule is 12 shifts per month, with half of them consisting of overnights. Overnight shifts are from 8am to 8pm; Day and swing shifts are 10 hours Schedule will include weekdays, weekends, holidays, and a mix of overnights, swings, and day shiftsBenefits and Compensation:
Sign-on bonus up to $50,000 $200,000 base salary Typical earnings with production: $230,000 to $300,000 Mental health support with Talkspace Continuing education support with CE allowance Reimbursement of membership and licensure fees 401k retirement plan options with company match Medical, vision, and dental insurance options Basic life insurance is provided, and other voluntary insurance options are available for full-time team members 6 weeks paid parental leave for full-time team members Paid time off and time to enjoy your life in Marin!Location:
1 Thorndale Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 To learn more about how PESCM can be your next career home, simply reach out to kaitlin.dickinson@veritasvetpartners.com . #DVM Base Pay $200,000- $200,000 USD Veritas Veterinary Partners is an equal opportunity employer.
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