Job Book for CALIFORNIA 
Date Posted:June 18, 2008
Contact Person:Debra Amundson, Dr. P.H. Kass
Practice Name:UCDavis
Address:School of Veterinary Medicine Department of Population Health and Reproduction
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:(530)752-2375
Fax:(530)752-4278
E-Mail:dmhill@ucdavis.edu
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Faculty
Assistant/Associate/Full Professor of Ruminant Nutrition Management and also of Epidemiology and Biostatistics. Salary for both positions is dependent on qualifications and experience. A PhD in the field or a related field is required. DVM or equivalent preferred. Documented evidence of research activity and/or ability is required. Responsibilities include teaching, clinical, research, and service. To receive the fullest consideration, applications for both positions must be received by September 2, 2008; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit 1. a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; 2. curriculum vitae; and 3. the names and addresses of four professional references sent to the address above.
Date Posted:June 18, 2008
Contact Person:Helen E. Raybould
Practice Name:UCDavis
Address:Department of Anatomy, Physiology and Cell Biology One Shields Ave, 1321 Haring Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:(530)752-1174
Fax:(530)752-7690
Practice Type:University
Veterinary Graduate Academic (2 positions to be filled). Stipend range: $36,996 - $51,036 per year, dependent upon qualifications and/or experience (indexed to NIH scale - may change as scale is adjusted. Benefits: payment of student health insurance and in-state fees. Out-of-state tuition not covered. To receive full consideration, applications must be received by August 1, 2008 or position open until filled. Must have DVM (or equivalent) degree and acceptance by UCD Graduate Studies and appropriate graduate group/program leading to the PhD degree. Minimum 3.5 GPA required and must be maintained and enroll in at least 12 units each quarter. Preference will be given to U.S. citizens or permanent residents. Responsibilities: provide instructional support in the area(s) of anatomy, physiology and cell biology and conduct research under the guidance of one of the departmental faculty members whose research area is best suited to the appropriate field of graduate study. Current active areas of research interests include gastrointestinal nutrient uptake and metabolism, hematologic and immune systems, musculoskeletal system, nervous system and behavior, reproduction respiratory system and aquatic exotoxicology.
Date Posted:June 5, 2008
Contact Person:Julie Hughes
Practice Name:Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic
Address:9609 Bradshaw Road
Elk Grove, CA 95624
Phone:(916)685-2494
E-Mail:jhughes@petdrx.com
Practice Type:Large
Job Type:Associate
Our beautiful, well established 4 doctor Large Animal practice in Elk Grove, California is looking for a motivated, energetic, full-time multifaceted Veterinarian that enjoys working with bovine, equine, caprine, ovine, porcine and camelids. Great opportunity to work at the track and provide emergency services to equine! We are open 7 days a week 24 hours a day. We rotate on-call emergencies on nights and weekends. Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic is a well-equipped ambulatory practice. We also provide on-site exams and hospitalization. We have an exercise arena; stalls, stocks and cattle chute on our elaborate grounds designed for easy access for our doctors and patients. Digital radiography, power dental equipment, reproduction equipment, portable ultrasound and gastro scope are just some of the state of the art instruments we have available to our highly valued veterinarians. Our support staff is excellent! We offer a competitive compensation package and benefit package that includes medical, dental, vacation, CE, 401K, and liability insurance. Contact or send resume’ to Julie Hughes RVT, Hospital Manager Bradshaw Veterinary Clinic, 9609 Bradshaw Road, Elk Grove CA 95624. Phone 916 685-2494 or email jhughes@petdrx.com
Date Posted:May 20, 2008
Contact Person:Shauna
Address:
Fort Mohave/Bullhead City, AK
Phone:(928)768-7777
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Practice for Sale
Great opportunity in small town, rural Arizona to buy an established small animal veterinary practice with a steady clientele of 2,900+. Modern hospital in 3500 sq. ft. free standing building, lease with possible option to buy. All Shor-Line equipment, 3 exam rooms, 14 runs, 36 cages, in-house grooming space for companion business. $600 K gross. All present and past client records included in sale. $175,000 Turnkey purchase price. Fort Mohave/Bullhead City is located on the banks of the Colorado River, bordered by California and Laughlin, Nevada. It is nestled between two breathtaking mountain ranges that look like you have just arrived in the ol' Wild West. Perfect winter weather brings a permanent community of snowbirds from the northern states and Canada. Year-round outdoor activities are available and it is centrally located in all directions to major attractions, such as Las Vegas, the Grand Canyon, Sedona, Phoenix, and Lake Havasu, home of the famous London Bridge. Boating, jet skiing, camping, off-road activities, hiking, rock hound/gemstone country and old historic gold mining towns are just a few of the activities here at your fingertips in beautiful Northwest Arizona. Practice must be sold by August 1, 2008. Vet retiring.
Date Posted:May 9, 2008
Contact Person:Shauna
Practice Name:Animal Care Center
Address:
Fort Mohave/Bullhead City, CA
Phone:(928)768-7777
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Practice for Sale
Great opportunity in small town rural Arizona to buy an established small animal practice with a steady clientele of 2900+. Modern hospital in 3500 sq. ft. free standing building, lease with possible purchase. All Shor-Line equipment, 3 exam rooms, 14 runs, 36 cages. $600K Gross. $175,000 Turnkey. Fort Mohave/Bullhead City is located along the banks of the Colorado River, bordered by California and Nevada. It is nestled among two breath-taking mountain ranges that look like you've just arrived in the Old Wild West. Perfect winter weather brings a huge semi-permanent community of snowbirds from Canada and the northern states. Year-round outdoor activities, centrally located in all directions to major attractions such as Las Vegas, Grand Canyon, Sedona, Flagstaff, Phoenix, and Lake Havasu, home of the London Bridge. Boating, hiking, camping, old gold mining territory are just some of the activities here at your fingertips. A great opportunity for a pioneering spirit.
Date Posted:May 9, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. Kaufman, Kathy Cox
Practice Name:Harbor Animal Hospital
Address:
Torrance, CA
Phone:(310)328-3733
Fax:(310)544-4823
E-Mail:skidvm@aol.com
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Associate
Small animal and exotic practice in Torrance, California is looking for a warm, caring, progressive practitioner to join our team. Our practice is well equipped, including ultrasound, video otoscope, CO2 laser and digital dental x-ray. Our goal is to provide high quality medical and surgical care with strong emphasis on customer service and establishing client relationships. This approach has earned us a wonderful and loyal client base and we are continuing to grow. We are located minutes from the beach, and just hours away from the slopes! Please call 310-328-3733 or send résumé via e-mail, skidvm@aol.com, or fax 310- 544-4823.
Date Posted:May 9, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. Edward Feldman, Pam Belleau
Practice Name:UC Davis
Address:School of Veterinary Medicine One Shields Ave. 2102 Tupper Hall
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:(530)752-1363
Fax:(530)752-0414
E-Mail:pmbelleau@ucdavis.edu
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Faculty
Assistant/Associate Professor of Veterinary Infectious Disease Epidemiology. Qualifications: PhD in epidemiology, or closely related discipline, and DVM, or equivalent, required. Demonstrated experience in international programs in livestock health highly desirable, particularly related to molecular epidemiology, surveillance and information technology, or modeling of animal infectious diseases. Responsibilities include teaching, research, and service. To receive fullest consideration, applications must be received by June 30, 2008; position open until filled. Interested applicants should submit a letter of intent outlining special interest in the position, overall related qualifications and experience and career goals; curriculum vitae; and the names and addresses of three professional references.
Date Posted:April 25, 2008
Contact Person:Kirk Wendelburg
Practice Name:Animal Specialty Group
Address:4641 Colorado Blvd.
Los Angeles, CA 90039
Phone:(818)244-7977
Fax:(818)507-9418
E-Mail:wendelburg@asgvets.com
Job Type:Associate
We are currently seeking internal medicine and oncology specialists to contribute their skills and perspectives while benefiting from those of others in our group. Whether you are just embarking upon your first job search as a new specialist, or whether you are considering a change in direction with your established career, Animal Specialty Group could be the place for you to explore, define, and most importantly achieve your personal and professional goals. Salary is competitive and negotiable. A progressive growth of earnings is anticipated. Benefit package includes a 401K plan, vacation, continuing education allowance, medical/dental insurance and association dues.
Date Posted:April 17, 2008
Contact Person:Dennis Wilson
Practice Name:University of California, Davis
Address:School of Veterinary Medicine One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 956168739
Phone:(530)752-1385
Fax:(530)754-8124
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Faculty
One full-time assistant professor or assistant professor of clinical (diagnostic) clinical pathology (non-tenure track). Title, salary, and terms of appointment will depend on qualifications and experience. Veterinarian or equivalent with advanced training in Clinical Pathology. Board certification or eligibility in the American College of Veterinary Pathologists or the European College of Veterinary Clinical Pathology is required. Assistant/Associate Professor of Clinical Anesthesiology. Salary depends on qualifications and experience. Starting date is negotiable. Veterinarian with advanced training in anesthesiology. American College of Veterinary Anesthesiologists board certification or eligibility, or European College of Veterinary Anesthesia and Analgesia board certification, is required. Must possess excellent interpersonal and communication skills and a demonstrated ability to work with others in a collegial team atmosphere.
Date Posted:April 10, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. Ryan Westbrook
E-Mail:bngvet@yahoo.com
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Associate
We are looking for a veterinarian who is looking to find a place to settle down. We try to offer a salary that will leave you with enough income to get into the housing market even right out of school. We are offering a starting salary of $70,000 with full health insurance for you and your family. C.E. allowance of $1500 per year and you can rollover unused dollars. Licenses are paid. We have both a profit sharing and 401k plan, however, the law doesn't allow participation until 1 year of employment is reached. Participating vets usually get 10-15% of their salary as a contribution. Dog food or cat food and treatment of personal animals is free (no kennels or livestock). We are primarily a small animal clinic but 2 of the doctors in the clinic do large animal work too and that is available if you want it but not required. You must be confident, and a good learner. Everyone gets scared once in a while but there are doctors here to help and mentor. You must have good surgical skills. We know you are slow now, that's ok if your skill base is good. E-mail Dr. Ryan Westbrook at bngvet@yahoo.com We can talk over the phone and if we like each other I'll fly you out to look around.
Date Posted:March 17, 2008
Contact Person:Peter Bowie
Practice Name:Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin
Address:901 E Francisco Blvd. Suite C
San Rafael, CA 94901
Phone:(415)456-7372
E-Mail:pbowie@pescm.com
Practice Type:Emergency
Job Type:Internship
The Pet Emergency & Specialty Center of Marin (PESCM) will be accepting three candidates for a one-year internship program with an emphasis on emergency and critical care medicine, but also including rotations with internal medicine and surgical foundation in small animal veterinary practice. This one-year program will provide candidates with an excellent foundation in small animal veterinary practice. Our goal is to pair each intern with a more experienced doctor to provide frequent learning opportunities. Independent and critical thinking will be mentored in a supportive environment. Interns will typically be scheduled an average of 4 shifts per week on day, overnight, or swing schedules. We try to ensure that our interns have some free time to enjoy the beauty of the northern San Francisco Bay Area. Applications should include: 1) curriculum vitae; 2) cover letter indicating your reasons for applying and ares(s) of special interest; 3) information regarding California licensure status; 4) three letters of recommendation. To learn more about our practice, please visit us at www.pescm.com
Date Posted:March 17, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. Joel Speiller
Practice Name:River Oak Veterinary Hospital
Address:2369 Patterson Rd.
Riverbank, CA 95367
Phone:(209)869-3693
Fax:(209)869-9133
E-Mail:joelspeiller@aol.com
Job Type:Associate
Dairy/small animal practice in Riverbank, CA. Group practice with emphasis on interaction between professionals. LA: focus on reproduction, herd health, milk quality, and employee training/consultation. LA equipment includes fully equipped trucks with vet pack and Easiscan ultrasound and a computer with Dairy Comp 305 and DHI Plus. The large animal clinic also includes a full service milk lab. SA: focus on excellence in medicine and soft tissue/orthopedic surgery and occasional exotic medicine. The small animal clinic has an integrated computer system using Avimark as well as Siemens ultrasound, endoscopy, CO2 laser, Forcyte CBC system, and IDEXX chemistry system. Competitive salary with benefit package.
Date Posted:March 17, 2008
Contact Person:Kathi Contreras
Practice Name:University of California, Davis
Address:One Shields Ave
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:(530)752-1363
Fax:(530)752-0414
E-Mail:kcontreras@ucdavis.edu
Practice Type:University
The Department of Medicine and Epidemiology, School of Veterinary Medicine, UC Davis, is currently recruiting for a Graduate Student for the Veterinary Graduate Academic Program. Benefits: payment of student health insurance and in-state fees. Out-of-state tuition not covered. Term of program is for one academic year beginning July 1, 2008 and ending June 30, 2009. Applications accepted through April 15, 2008 or until filled. DVM degree and acceptance into appropriate UCD graduate group required. Minimum 3.5 GPA required for appointment and must be maintained.
Date Posted:March 10, 2008
Contact Person:Diane Boronda, Dr. Komin or Anderson
Practice Name:Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital
Address:20693 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd.
Tehachapi, CA 93561
Phone:(661)822-6731
Fax:(661)822-1642
E-Mail:tvh@bak.rr.com
Job Type:Associate
Come join us in the beautiful Tehachapi Mountains. We are a growing, progressive, 4-doctor, AAHA-certified hospital that is looking for a full- time associate. Our practice has a fantastic support staff and state-of-the- art diagnostics and surgical equipment including endoscopy and ultrasonography. Tehachapi is a small town located in the mountains between Los Angeles and Bakersfield, close to the big cities, but with all the benefits of a rural, affordable lifestyle. There is no emergency work, excellent benefits and salaries, including production-based bonuses, etc. Please contact Dr. Komin or Anderson, Tehachapi Veterinary Hospital, 20693 Woodford-Tehachapi Rd., Tehachapi, CA 93561; phone 661-822-6731, FAX 661-822- 1642, or e-mail tvh@bak.rr.com.
Date Posted:February 21, 2008
Contact Person:Pete Wolfe
Practice Name:Sunset Animal Clinic
Address:274 Sunset Ave, Suite I
Suisun, CA 94585
Phone:(530)265-4186
Fax:(530)265-6930
E-Mail:pwolfe@inreach.com
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Associate
Come and learn and have fun with your medicine. Progressive 5 doctor practice seeking small animal/exotic veterinarian (full or part time). Looking for easy going attitude and ability to have fun while practicing medicine a plus. Clinic is ˝ hour from U.C. Davis and uses a network of 10 computers for electronic records, in house Idexx lab (electronically posted), ultrasound with telemedicine, and a board certified surgeon for specialty surgeries. We offer full benefits and flexible scheduling. Please send resume by fax.
Date Posted:February 18, 2008
Contact Person:Staci Slaght
Practice Name:UC Davis
Address:18830 Road 112
Tulare, CA 93274
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Externship
This external position is for UCD/UCDHS employees and the general public. The University of California, Davis, is seeking applications for an experienced Clinician in Veterinary Medicine with a specialty in the area of on-farm clinical medicine. The mission of the On-Farm Clinical Medicine Program is to understand and improve the relationship between individual animal health, food supply personnel, and the herd to ensure animal health and well-being, food safety, and public health. $7,234-$13,021/Mo. DVM required. The successful candidate should have demonstrated experience applying quantitative skills in the analysis of health as it relates to production inefficiencies. Conduct clinical research and participate in interdisciplinary research trials in clinical core herds. Develop research that is relevant to the food animal industry and encouraged to serve as principal or co-author on scientific publications resulting from collaborative research activities.
Date Posted:February 4, 2008
Contact Person:Richard M. Hack
Practice Name:Codornices Veterinary Clinic
Address:944 San Pablo Ave.
Albany, CA 94706
E-Mail:hoover01@earthlink.com
Practice Type:Small
Job Type:Practice for Sale
Northern California, East Bay: Long established, 3 DVM small animal clinic with quality long term staff; gross of $1.7 million; highly profitable; asking $1,250,000.
Date Posted:February 4, 2008
Contact Person:Joan Learned
Practice Name:University of California, Davis
Address:One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 956168741
Phone:(530)752-7894
Fax:(530)752-4698
E-Mail:jlearned@ucdavis.edu
Practice Type:University
There is a position open for a Veterinary Graduate Academic position in Nutrition/Biochemistry and for a Veterinary Graduate Academic position in Pharmacology/Toxicology. These positions are located in the Department of Molecular Biosciences, School of Veterinary Medicine, at the University of California, Davis. The objective of these positions is to provide support to train veterinarians in health science-oriented graduate academic programs while they pursue a PhD. Others who have held such positions have gained valuable experience and have been successful candidates for positions in academic and clinical departments in veterinary schools I the United States.
Date Posted:January 15, 2008
Contact Person:Dawn Ashbrook
Practice Name:Los Caballos Veterinary Hospital, Inc
Address:43250 Los Corralitos Rd.
Temecula, CA 92592
Phone:(951)302-9000
Fax:(951)302-9002
E-Mail:loscaballos@verizon.net
Practice Type:Large
Job Type:Associate
The practice has existed for over 30 years and currently consists of three veterinarians. Veterinarians in the practice provide medical and surgical care for all species of large animals. In-house, ambulatory and emergency care are available 24 hours a day. Veterinarians at Los Caballos Veterinary Hospital are also adjunct professors for Western University Veterinary School, and therefore teach veterinary students as they complete rotations and externships at LCVH. We are currently seeking a 4th associate to join our practice. Please note that this individual must have a significant amount of large animal experience. New graduates are welcome to apply if this requirement is met. Duties include ambulatory and hospital medicine. We provide care for all species of large animals. Experience with multiple large animal species is expected. Truck, equipment and technician will be provided. This is a salaried position, beginning at $65,000 per annum.
Date Posted:January 14, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. Dave Streeter, KSU '79
Practice Name:Rolling Hills Animal Hospital
Address:28916 SO. Western Ave.
Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Phone:(310)831-1209
E-Mail:dmstreet@cox.net
Job Type:Associate
WE HAVE AN IMMEDIATE OPENING FOR A CALIFORNIA LICENSED VETERINARIAN IN A FULL SERVICE VETERINARY HOSPITAL. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE BEAUTIFUL PALOS VERDES PENINSULA IN SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA. WE ARE A LONG ESTABLISHED AAHA HOSPITAL IN OUR OWN FREE STANDING BUILDING. CANDIDATES MUST BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE WELL WITH STAFF AND DOCTORS, BE COMPASSIONATE WITH OWNERS AND TREAT THEIR PATIENTS LIKE THEY WOULD WANT THEIR OWN ANIMALS TREATED. RANCHO PALOS VERDES, ROLLING HILLS ESTATES AND PALOS VERDES ESTATES ARE THE THREE EXCLUSIVE COMMUNITIES ON THE PALOS VERDES PENINSULA. WE ARE LOCATED ON THE MAIN THOROUGHFARE IN RANCHO PALOS VERDES. WE ARE LOCATED MINUTES FROM THE PACIFIC OCEAN AND TWO HOURS TO EITHER THE DESERT OR SNOW SKIING IN THE MOUNTAINS. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THAT INDIVIDUAL WHO IS A WELL ROUNDED PRACTITIONER OR THAT NEW GRAD WHO IS ASPIRING TO BE A GENERAL PRACTITIONER WHO DOES A NUMBER OF THINGS VERY WELL. WE ARE LOOKING FOR THAT PRACTITIONER WHO FEELS COMFORTABLE DEALING WITH OUR MYRIAD OF SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA DERMATOLOGICAL CASES, INTERNAL MEDICINE AND HAVE THE ABILITY TO JUMP INTO SURGERY AND EFFICIENTLY HANDLE ANY OF THE PROBLEMS THAT WE ARE PRESENTED WITH ON A DAILY BASIS. WE LOOK AT THIS POSITION AS AN EXCELLENT OPPORTUNITY FOR THAT FORWARD LOOKING NEW GRADUATE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A PARTNER OR SOLE OWNER IN THE NOT TOO DISTANT FUTURE. THOSE NOT LOOKING FOR A PARTERSHIP OR OWNING THEIR OWN HOSPITAL WILL CERTAINLY NOT BE EXCLUDED. WE ARE HOWEVER LOOKING FOR A LONG TERM PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIP. *STARTING SALARY $100-140,000 PER YEAR (DEPENDING ON EXPERIENCE) *TWO WEEKS PAID LEAVE PER YEAR *PROFIT SHARING (up to an additional 20% per year) *EMERGENCY CALLS ARE NOT MANDITORY *$2,000 ALLOWANCE FOR LICENSES, DUES, CONT.ED. FOR MORE INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT
Date Posted:January 3, 2008
Contact Person:Dr. John R. Pascoe, Cherie Felsch
Practice Name:University of California
Address:School of Veterinary Medicine Dean's Office
Davis, CA 95616
Phone:(530)752-1360
Fax:(530)752-2801
Practice Type:University
Job Type:Faculty
Position Available: director-California Animal Health and Food Safety Laboratory System (CAHFS). The successful candidate will be in residence at the CAHFS laboratory on the UC Davis campus. Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. The Director must have a DVM degree or equivalent and is expected to qualify for and hold an appointment in a professorial series in an appropriate academic department within the School. The successful candidate must have demonstrated strong achievement in a field of veterinary medicine representative of the major diagnostic programs of CAHFS.