Associate Veterinarian

Associate Veterinarian

East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic

You’ll get to know the family and care for the pet year after year. From delivering reliable care, to preventative visits, to being the first one they call when something just feels wrong.

The Ideal Candidate would be willing and able to uphold high standards of medical excellence and foster collaboration within our team environment. Mentorship is available with interest in growing surgical skills.

• Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM / VMD) or equivalent degree required.
• State Veterinary Board License and must be in good standing for the state in which they intend to be hired, prior to their start date.
• Active DEA license or DEA licensure eligible.

East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic is looking for an Associate Veterinarian to join our team as part of the Thrive Pet Healthcare community.

Thrive Pet Healthcare partner, you will have the support, tools, and resources to elevate your skills. As a hospital deeply rooted in the local community, you will experience the best of both worlds: a genuine local feel with the benefits of Thrive's national resources.

East San Rafael Veterinary Clinic is a small animal practice located in North Bay region of the San Francisco Bay Area. Full-srvice medical facility with state-of-the-art equipment which includes modern ultrasound, digital radiology, endoscopy, and dentistry, and experienced staff who have been caring for pets in Marin County for over 40 years.

Our hospital has a collaborative team, focused on patient care, and friendly atmosphere. Our community is very dog friendly, our clients are committed to overall care of their family dog and cat. We pride ourselves on proactive approaches as a team, compassion, and high standards of medical excellence.

Our team is ready to mentor! We have a developed mentorship program and schedule tailored for your success. In addition to our organization-wide mentorship program.

We are open Monday - Friday, 7:30 am – 6:00 pm and Saturday, 7:30 am – 3:00 pm

Serving San Rafael, Mill Valley, Novato, Fairfax, Larkspur, Sonoma.

Compensation is negotiable based on credentials and experience with an annual PROSAL full-time range starting at $150/year. The actual salary offered will carefully consider a wide range of factors, including your skills, qualifications, experience, and location.

• Competitive compensation
• Comprehensive health benefits
• Mental health resources, including 24/7 access to Lyra Health
• Paid parental and purr-ental leave
• Employer-sponsored childcare and elder care
• Personalized care for every family-forming journey
• 401(k) match
• Pet perks and veterinary service discounts
• Student loan management tools and assistance

Thrive’s Medical Excellence and Education Department leads training and mentorship programs designed to support and empower you with the knowledge, tools, and resources to strengthen and nurture your professional journey.

Plus, we offer rich Medical Excellence through Education programs including Meant to Thrive doctor mentorship, comprehensive RACE-accredited dental education, team and patient safety resources and guidance - and more!

To learn more about this amazing opportunity, apply today or reach out to us at

Vet-founded and Austin-born, Thrive Pet Healthcare has expanded to over 380 partner hospitals nationwide, united by a mission to shape the future of pet well-being through medical excellence, innovative technology, and a connected community.

We bridge general practice, urgent care, specialty, and emergency care, and our locally rooted, nationally connected hospitals benefit from Thrive's extensive resources while maintaining their unique identities.

We believe that supporting our people is the key to helping pets thrive through every stage of life.

Join us where #We Thrive Together . We provide customizable professional development opportunities, a supportive work environment that values work-life rhythms, and 24/7 mental health support.

At Thrive Pet Healthcare, we celebrate and embrace the uniqueness and diversity of all of our team members, pet owners, and pets. We strive to create a diverse, equitable, and inclusive culture where all team members are empowered and feel a sense of belonging.