Lead the Charge in Emergency Veterinary Medicine – Chief of ER Needed in Northern California

We’re looking for an experienced Emergency Veterinarian ready to take the lead as Chief of Emergency at our privately owned, fast-growing specialty and emergency hospital in Sonoma County, south of Santa Rosa—right in the heart of California’s beautiful wine country.

Our hospital is built around collaboration, clinical excellence, and a truly supportive team culture. This is a rare opportunity to help shape the future of our ER service, mentor a talented team, and work shoulder-to-shoulder with board-certified specialists who love what they do.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead, mentor, and inspire a growing team of ER veterinarians
• Maintain a hands-on clinical presence and model best practices
• Oversee onboarding, training, and development of ER staff
• Collaborate closely with Surgery and Internal Medicine to streamline care and communication
• Manage scheduling, protocol development, and department initiatives
• Help shape hospital-wide strategy and elevate patient care standards

Who You Are:

• A DVM (or equivalent) with 5+ years of ER experience
• A confident leader who brings out the best in your team
• Passionate about mentoring and helping others grow
• Solutions-oriented, collaborative, and committed to exceptional care

What You’ll Work With:

• A brand-new, state-of-the-art hospital designed for growth
• Advanced tools: CT, ultrasound suite, endoscopy (Storz), in-house lab and imaging
• A positive, highly collaborative group of specialists and support staff

Compensation & Perks:

• Base salary: $250K–$300K, plus monthly leadership stipend
• Paid medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with matching
• Generous PTO + CE allowance
• Flexible 3- or 4-day work week
• Scenic location near the coast, San Francisco, and wine country

If you're ready to step into leadership, shape a growing ER department, and do your best work in a collaborative, supportive environment, we’d love to talk.

Let’s start the conversation!  Send resume/CV to Pam at vetnet7@gmail.com or phone/text at 1-804-512-5826.

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