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! For more information contact Pam via phone/text at 1-804-512-5826.
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