Veterinarian

About the role

The Whole Pet Vet Hospital and Wellness Center in Los Gatos, CA is looking for an associate veterinarian to join our thriving 7-doctor practice. We are a full-service hospital offering both traditional medicine and integrative care, with a reputation for excellent client service, compassionate medicine, and a collaborative team culture.

We provide comprehensive care for cats, dogs, and pocket pets, from dentistry, surgery, and urgent care to integrative services like acupuncture, chiropractic care, Chinese herbal medicine, massage, and rehabilitation. Our hospital has a traditional medicine side and a wellness center for integrative and rehab services.

Led by founder and Medical Director Dr. Hilary Wheeler, a certified veterinary acupuncturist and canine rehabilitation therapist, our team includes four Associate DVMs with certifications in herbal medicine, acupuncture, and chiropractic care. Our doctors also specialize in dentistry, chronic pain management, surgery, and nurturing the human-animal bond. We have a certified rehabilitation therapist serving animal, pediatric, and orthopedic patients in the Bay Area.

Facility & Team

• 6 DVMs (mix of PT and FT schedules)
• 2 DVMs certified in rehabilitation
• 2 in acupuncture
• 2 in Chinese medicine
• 1 in chiropractic care
• 1 Certified Rehabilitation Therapist
• 6 RVTs with a model that pairs each doctor with both an RVT and assistant
• Modern surgical suite with advanced anesthetic monitoring, dental X-ray, digital radiography, cold laser, and ultrasound
• Two RVTs scrubbed in for each surgery, plus assistants
• Comprehensive in-house lab
• Dedicated scribing and note-writing time built into DVM schedules
• Fear Free-trained staff, excellent with handling challenging patients
• Low turnover with a supportive, highly trained team of assistants who grow within the practice

Schedule

• No on-call or ER hours
• Open Monday-Thursday 7:30/8am-6pm, Friday until 5pm
• Closed weekends
• Currently seeking coverage, especially on Mondays, Tuesdays, and Fridays

Location

Located just one block from downtown Los Gatos, our hospital has its own parking lot and is easily accessible. Los Gatos is known for its small-town charm, top-rated schools, hiking and cycling trails, and proximity to Silicon Valley and the coast. Its an affluent, pet-loving community where clients are committed to providing the very best care.

Qualifications

• All levels of experience
• DVM or VMD
• We require a valid California veterinary license and ability to obtain a DEA license
• In addition to high-quality medicine and surgical skills, we are looking for doctors with excellent client communication and customer service skills as well as a dedication to continued education.

Pay

• The salary range for this opportunity is $130,000 - $165,000 annually.
• The salary range for this opportunity is $85,000 - $160,000 annually.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Vacation, sick leave
• 401(k)

Equal Opportunity Employer

The company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. Hiring decisions will be based on merit, qualifications and business needs.